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New York Mets Delayed by Canada Day Celebration

· 2026-07-02

New York Mets Delayed by Canada Day Celebration

The New York Mets were delayed in their series finale against the Toronto Blue Jays due to a Canada Day celebration.

The game was originally slated for a 3:07 p.m. first pitch but was pushed back nearly 20 minutes.

What happened?

The Blue Jays held a Canada Day celebration on the field before the game, which caused the delay.

The team also changed their uniforms to celebrate Canada Day, with a special giveaway for fans.

Why it matters for New York Mets

The Mets are looking to avoid a sweep against the Blue Jays, having lost 9-3 on July 1, 2026, and are currently 13th in the National League with a 36-51 record.

The team is desperate for a series win to give them some momentum.

What comes next?

Mets owner Steve Cohen has confirmed that stars Juan Soto and Francisco Lindor have mended their fences after rumors of bad blood during the 2025 season.

Cohen said he's glad to see the two have resolved their issues and is happy with both of their contributions.

The Mets will look to bounce back from their loss and improve their standing in the National League.

And with their current record, they need a win to stay in contention.

But the team has struggled this season, tying a franchise low for the fastest season to reach 50 losses.

So the Mets will need to step up their game if they want to make a comeback.

The Blue Jays, on the other hand, were celebrating Canada Day in style, with a special uniform and giveaway for fans.

The team's players also honored one of their best players, Shane Bieber, who recently returned from an injury.

Bieber made his return to the rotation on June 23 and has been performing well.

The Mets will need to be careful if they want to take on the Blue Jays and come out on top.

The game may have been delayed, but the Mets are ready to take on the challenge.

With their current standing, they need a win to boost their morale and get back on track.

The team has been struggling, but they're not giving up yet.

And with the support of their fans, they might just be able to turn their season around.

But for now, they'll need to focus on taking down the Blue Jays and getting that much-needed win.

The Mets are currently on a L1 streak, having lost their last game.

They'll need to break that streak if they want to make a comeback.

The team has been working hard, but they need to see some results.

And with their next game just around the corner, they'll need to be ready.

The Mets have a tough road ahead of them, but they're not backing down.

They'll need to use all their skills and strategies to take on the Blue Jays and come out on top.

The game may have been delayed, but the Mets are ready to take on the challenge.

With their current record, they need a win to stay in contention.

The team has been struggling, but they're not giving up yet.

And with the support of their fans, they might just be able to turn their season around.

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