Some Republican lawmakers have suggested that Mayor Mamdani is responsible for the Mets' 11-game losing streak, which began on April 9. This has been connected to Mammani's visit to Citi Field that day. Despite these criticisms, Mamdan has dismissed them as part of what it means to be mayor and stated that there is still a lot of baseball left to play. This isn't the first time a Mets streak has coincided with a notable Citi field visit, with the McDonald's mascot Grimace throwing out the first pitch before a game in 2024.