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Mets’ Strikeout Graphic Backfires Miserably In Failed Attempt To Showcase Pitcher’s Disgusting Forkball

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Mets pitcher Kodai Senga on the mound

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The New York Mets went viral for all the wrong reasons during a recent MLB matchup against the Pittsburgh Pirates. The organization attempted to showcase pitcher Kodai Senga’s signature pitch. It resulted in an unfortunate graphic.

The Mets won the game, 2-1, thanks to an incredible performance from the ace. He kept the opposing lineup at bay throughout the 102-pitch outing.

Senga worked through 5.2 innings of one-run ball, maneuvering his way through trouble despite allowing eight baserunners. Pittsburgh logged six hits and a pair of walks but was unable to successfully move those runners across home plate.

Strikeouts were a big reason why. Senga recorded seven Ks on the night, bumping his season total to 42. He used a disgusting forkball to end those threats and keep the Pirates off the scoreboard.

Senga’s ghost fork is unhittable when he’s on. The pitch drops off the hitting plane, disappearing from the bottom of the strike zone as batters gear up for contact.

The Mets unveiled a “ghost fork” graphic to highlight the ridiculous pitch. In theory, it was a great marketing tactic. In reality, it provided an unwanted image for viewers in attendance.

The Mets’ ghost fork graphic backfires miserably.

After every Kodai Senga strikeout, a ghost holding a fork appeared on the scoreboard as opposed to the typical K often seen throughout ballparks. It produced an unanticipated visual following his exit from the game.

Senga was replaced in the top of the sixth frame by Reed Garrett. The next three New York pitchers would go on to record three strikeouts of their own, all of the swinging variety. The frontwards ‘K’ followed the string of ghost graphics.

Three Ks preceded by a series of pitchforks provided an image unrelated to the baseball game. The visual quickly went viral on social media.

Again, in theory, it was a great plan. Circumstance led to an unfortunate sight.

It will be interesting to see if the Mets plan to use the ghost fork graphic for Kodai Senga moving forward. Aside from the gaffe, it was an enjoyable game for most in attendance.

New York won the game while Senga built upon his league-leading 1.22 ERA. His next appearance is slated to come on the road against Boston.