Mets belt out ‘OMG’ in bonkers champagne celebration after thrilling NLDS win
By Andrew Battifarano,
7 hours ago
Fifteen years after Citi Field opened, the Mets finally got their chance to celebrate a playoff-clinching win on their home turf.
And they made the most of it.
After beating the rival Phillies with a come-from-behind 4-1 win on Wednesday night to take the NLDS in four games, the Mets began the party in the clubhouse — and even went back onto the field — as they imbibed plenty of adult beverages while spraying the rest around.
Mets shortstop Francisco Lindor celebrates in the clubhouse after the Mets’ 4-1 NLDS-clinching win over the Phillies on Oct. 9, 2024. Charles Wenzelberg / New York Post Mets owner Steve Cohen and Jose Iglesias celebrate in the clubhouse after the Mets’ NLDS-clinching victory Charles Wenzelberg / New York Post
Mark Vientos (27) and Harrison Bader (44) after the Mets’ NLDS-clinching victory. Charles Wenzelberg / New York Post Pete Alonso celebrates in the clubhouse after the Mets’ NLDS-clinching victory. Charles Wenzelberg / New York Post
In the middle of the celebration, infielder Jose Iglesias’ song “OMG” blared inside the locker room, with goggle-covered players singing along in raucous fashion.
Francisco Lindor, the hero of the game with a go-ahead grand slam in the sixth inning , was seen spraying a bottle of bubbly around after hitting one of the biggest homers of the season for the ballclub.
Owner Steve Cohen and his family joined in on the fun too, with the Mets boss posing for pictures with an “OMG” sign.
In photos captured by The Post, the Mets were seen bringing the party back onto the field, as outfielder Starling Marte was seen spraying some fans that remained at the home ballpark near the first-base dugout.
Outfielder Jesse Winker took it a step further and puffed on a celebratory cigar.
Starling Marte splashes fans with champagne after the Mets’ NLDS-clinching win. Charles Wenzelberg / New York Post Jesse Winker smokes a cigar after the Mets’ series-clinching win. Charles Wenzelberg / New York Post
Francisco Lindor celebrates with his family on the field. Charles Wenzelberg / New York Post Fans celebrate in the stands after the Mets’ NLDS-clinching win over the Phillies. Charles Wenzelberg / New York Post
He wanted his players to thank their families, behind-the-scenes folks and the fans.
“Francisco Lindor calls it ‘Mets Nation.’ Guess what? We believe, you need to continue to believe — let’s go!” he said before the Mets players, coaches an staff opened up bottles.
The Mets now await to see who they will face in the NLDS, the Padres or Dodgers.
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