When he was handed the microphone to initiate the start of the game with the traditional “play ball,” James made a callback to his viral moment at the Daytona 500 in 2007.
The moment has stood the test of time for over 17 years, with the meme still standing strong over 10 years later and gaining notoriety on both Instagram and TikTok as a sound effect users can deploy on their videos.
James’ Mets fandom is well documented, and the actor has worn it proudly, going as far as to name his daughter Shea in honor of the team’s former home.
“Say what you want about my movies, my career, my weight, have fun,” James told WOR Radio in 2016, according to MLB.com. “Three things are undeniable: my faith, my family and my loyalty to the Mets.”
While James tried his best to ignite the team to a win, the Mets couldn’t muster the energy in what ended up in a tough loss.
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