Mets game today
Definition
A casual phrase used by baseball enthusiasts to inquire about or reference the New York Mets' MLB game scheduled for the current day, often laced with hopeful optimism or resigned pessimism depending on the standings.
Slang shorthand in sports fandom for checking if the Mets are playing today, typically uttered while scrolling score apps or debating pizza toppings for watch parties.
Examples
Dude, Mets game today – you bringing the nachos or am I eating alone again?
Forgot to set my alarm because the Mets game today started at noon; now I'm late and the Mets are down by five.
Every time someone says 'Mets game today,' I check the lineup and immediately regret all life choices.
Mets game today against the Yankees? Time to dust off the rivalry trash talk and my good luck jersey from 1986.