KANSAS CITY — The sunflower seeds hit Travis d’Arnaud right in the back of the head, he says. “Perfect strike, great location.
“Just like how he pitches.”
Typical Jacob deGrom, one of the young aces who has fueled this Mets’ ride all the way to the 111th World Series against the Royals. DeGrom, known for his superlative pitching as well as his flowing hair, might start getting notice for his jokester ways, too, considering how he’s a master of dugout tricks.
DeGrom loves to stomp on a cup to disrupt a quiet moment. “Jacob will try to put a cup on your head.