Mets fans were probably thrilled to see the team’s 12-game losing streak come to an end, but that excitement didn’t last long. Soon after the victory, concerns over the so-called Mambino curse surfaced, particularly after Mayor Zoran Mamdani posted “LGM” on X following the Mets’ 3-2 win against the Twins at Citi Field.
Many superstitious supporters were uneasy, recalling that the Mets had lost 12 straight games since Mamdani was seen hugging the team mascots on April 9. While the recent win felt like a relief, it also raised eyebrows among fans who worried that any praise might bring bad luck again.
One user commented on the mayor’s post, jokingly expressing their concern, stating, “I couldn’t let this go on… I had to say something??? This is going to cost the Mets another 12 points.” Another suggested supporting the Yankees, while yet another said, “Please don’t jinx the Mets again.”
There were noticeable reactions from fans feeling anxious, like one who, despite feeling bad for the Mets, begged, “Brother, I feel bad for the Mets, but please stop.” A plea from someone else echoed much of the same sentiment, saying, “Read the room…shut up!!!”
Mamdani, who attended an unrelated press conference where he was dubbed “Mayor Mambino” in an effort to shake off any negative energy, responded to questions regarding the curse by noting, “There are a lot of baseball games.” He added, “I still hold onto that belief because I know there are a lot of Mets fans around town.”
The situation took a curious turn when a voodoo king, Michael Washington—known as Tata Tealuk—visited Citi Field with the intent to lift the supposed curse. Armed with a cauldron, goat skulls, and other unusual items, he performed a ritual: “I’m going to remove Mayor Mamdani’s evil sorcery. I’m going to get his name, his date of birth, and I’m going to remove the curse he put on the team when he hugged the mascot,” he explained.
However, despite these efforts, the Mets lost again the following night, marking the start of their next round of misfortune. Francisco Lindor even left the game with a strained left calf in the top of the fifth inning, adding to the team’s woes.
