João Mayer opened his heart reflecting on his beloved 2024 Mets season – penning an emotional message thanking the team and star shortstop, Francisco Lindorfor being a source of inspiration for him this year.
The legendary musician got his act together one day after the Mets lost in the NLCS to the Los Angeles Dodgers… and it’s clear that the impact the team had on him goes far beyond wins and losses on the baseball field.
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In fact, Mayer recalled a moment during Dead & Company’s residency at the Las Vegas Sphere… when he injured his finger and half his nail was ripped off during a show – but Lindor’s resilience helped him get through it.
“My first thought was how to play with the other three fingers,” he said. “That’s what Lindor would have done, and that’s what I did.”
Of course, Lindor carried the Mets down the stretch of the season…even after he injured his back during a game against the Philadelphia Phillies on September 13th.
Mayer gushed over Lindor… adding, “You could see the dedication in his eyes, in his plays — you could even see it in his strikeouts; it wasn’t a case of ‘I couldn’t,’ just ‘No.’ that time.'”
Mayer even shared some advice with his followers… and thanked the entire organization for reminding him to never give up, no matter what.
Mayer hasn’t shied away from showing love to the Orange and Blue before… rocking a Lindor shirt during a show he played at Citi Field in June 2023.
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Even though the Mets fell two games short of a World Series berth… Mayer hopes the players take time to recognize the season’s accomplishments.
“His monumental run was enough to unify a city, bring families, friends together and remind us all that, above all, nothing is a more powerful force for achieving success than effort.”