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See the Video for ‘OMG,’ the Song Soundtracking the New York Mets’ Resurgence
The song of the summer so far — in Queens, New York, at least — is "OMG" by Candelita, the music-making alias of New York Mets infielder Jose Iglesias.
The track, about “overcoming hard times and staying positive,” the Athletic reported last week, became an instant hit among his new teammates, who quickly adopted it as their new anthem. While Grimace, Pride Month, and the return of catcher Francisco Alvarez have all been cited as reasons for the Mets’ saved season, the players themselves have credited “OMG” for the comeback. As of Friday, the Mets are 16-6 since the arrival of Candelita and “OMG.” To celebrate the track’s official release, the team also danced to “OMG” together at a Citi Field event Thursday:
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