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Mets issue statement in response to mascot flipping off fan
Oct 12, 2015; New York City, NY, USA; Mr. Met and Mrs. Met during the seventh inning between the Chicago Cubs and the St. Louis Cardinals in game three of the NLDS at Citi Field.  Anthony Gruppuso-USA TODAY Sports

The New York Mets released a statement on Twitter not long after video of their mascot flipping off a fan during Wednesday’s game began circulating online.

A Mets fan shared video of Mr. Met flipping him off during Wednesday’s 7-1 loss to the Milwaukee Brewers. The fan told LBS that all he did was ask for a high-five and that was the response.

In their statement, the Mets said they did not condone the mascot’s actions and that the matter will be handled internally.

A firing may be in line for that employee. But considering the mascot wears a cover over his head, would anyone really know whether the person was fired anyhow?

This article first appeared on Larry Brown Sports and was syndicated with permission.

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