Mets followers get first style of Ryan Helsley’s ‘Hell’s Bells’ walkout
Edwin Diaz has some competitors for probably the most electrical bullpen entrance at Citi Area.
Newly acquired Mets flamethrower Ryan Helsley made his debut in Queens throughout Friday’s 4-3 loss to the Giants, and the crew is adopting his notorious entrance, a staple at Busch Stadium throughout the reliever’s tenure with the Cardinals.
AC/DC’s “Hells Bells” boomed via the audio system at Citi Area, and the stadium lights flashed on and off as Helsley trotted in from the bullpen in proper subject.
The Mets traded for Helsley on Wednesday in trade for infield prospect Jesus Baez and right-handed pitching prospects Nate Dohm and Frank Elissalt, a transfer that came about shortly after the crew acquired standout reliever Tyler Rogers in a commerce with the Giants.
Helsley, a two-time All-Star, justified the grandiose entrance with a formidable outing, utilizing his 101 mph fastball to twirl a scoreless ninth inning with three strikeouts.
Diaz adopted go well with by getting into to his beloved Timmy Trumpet “Narco” introduction for the tenth, though he went on to give up the go-ahead run to San Francisco.
Earlier than the commerce, Helsley had spent his whole seven-year MLB profession with the Cardinals, who chosen him within the fifth spherical of the 2015 draft.
Helsley, 31, posted a 3.00 ERA in 36 appearances as St. Louis’ nearer this season, making 21 saves.
Final season, the Tahlequah, Okla. native led the majors with 49 saves.
