Watching frank evolve from that subway is honestly inspiring! Dude has been genuine from day one! Truly an awesome story.
Blog 280
Frank Fleming’s 1st Mets playoff game
◦5-8: Gym, called parents, posted walking videos, emails
◦8:20: NYC HQ arrival
◦8:30-11: Cooking on A LOT of Frank Walks and additional content
◦11:00: Frank arrived, floating on an emotional cloud of ecstasy in anticipation of his first Mets playoffs game. He has been a man of his word and stayed positive and grateful throughout this playoff run
◦11:15: Random Colbert rant
◦11:30: Frank enjoyed Robert Saleh memes way too much. Meanwhile, I was perplexed by crumbs on Frank’s hat
◦11:45: Filmed a hilarious commercial with Vibbs and Meek
◦12:15: Random rant about how they are going to force us to eat bugs
◦1:45: Said bye to Mets aliens on our way out
◦2:00: Walked to the 7 train and headed to Citi Field, Frank and I discussed world history quietly
◦2:40: We saw a tweet that Steve Cohen was outside greeting fans
◦2:50: Arrived at Citi Field and it was buzzing outside. Fans began swarming Frank the moment we got off the 7. We went looking for Cohen but quickly got stopped for a Frank interview with local NBC news. By the time we were entering there was no Cohen in sight
◦3:15: As we waited in line, worked our way through the concourse, grabbed food, and eventually settled into our seats … Frank must’ve taken 500+ photos as I kept him moving. My head was on a swivel (Philly) but the love was overwhelming and it was a special entrance for Frank
◦His first Mets playoff game, and the fans were welcoming him like he was tonight’s starter. Frank couldn’t have been happier
◦4:30: Citi Field was ROCKING. Mets fans know how special this team is and the appreciation was palpable … the Frank swarms got crazier and crazier, I had to balance filming with security but luckily it was ALL LOVE. Thank you Tank’s Army
◦4:35: Settled into our seats and I braced for whatever was to come. Frank was like a kid on Christmas, giddy with anticipation and gratitude. Gametime hooked us up with seats adjacent to the Mets dugout - just unreal, thank you
◦4:50: Pregame introductions were electric, not an empty seat in the house. There was even a perfect commercial flight to LaGuardia fly over. Stu Feiner called and screamed supportive crazy shit
◦5:35: Pete Alonso solo shot in 2nd, crowd exploded
◦5:59: Taylor had spectacular throw out at 2nd to Lindor
◦6:10: Jesse Winker went deep in 4th
◦6:40: Mets survived two runners on
◦6:44: Our section of fans celebrated plays together like family, great vibes all night
◦6:57: Marte 2 out 2 RBI single, 4-0 Mets - what is life? Frank was delirious
◦7:23: Mets go up 6-0 - pure bliss
◦7:28: Manaea’s elite night ended to big ovation
◦7:40: 6-2 Mets - nerves kicked in with mini ump rant
◦7:52: 7-2 Mets - Frank’s unmitigated joy was wonderful to witness
◦8ish: Mets won + Frank’s parlay hit!
As we left Citi, fans celebrated with Frank all the way to the 7 train. We are heading home now.
Thank you everyone at Citi, this was the greatest night ever. The love was endless and Frank is overwhelmed with joy.
Back in the cave with the other aliens tomorrow.
LGM
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