New York Mets Assisting with Puerto Rico Hurricane Recovery Efforts


A recent sports communication student at Marist College, Max Edelsack announced soccer, lacrosse, and basketball games on the college's FM radio station and is now seeking a career in the industry. Supplementing his love of sports broadcasting, Max Edelsack is an avid fan of Major League Baseball's (MLB) New York Mets.

Hurricane Maria has devastated the island of Puerto Rico through the destruction of property and the death of at least 10 individuals, including two police officers who drowned during rescue efforts in Aguada. The Mets, meanwhile, are doing their part to help with relief efforts through their inclusion in the Empire State Relief & Recovery Effort for Puerto Rico. The team's ballpark, Citi Field, will serve as a strategic drop-off location for fans willing to donate supplies, while the Mets planned to collect donations at different collection points during home games throughout the week of September 25.

Mets' bullpen coach Ricky Bones, pitcher Seth Lugo, and catcher Tomas Nido are all natives of Puerto Rico. A teary-eyed Bones implored fans to help out with relief efforts, while noting that he hasn't been able to speak to his father yet back in Puerto Rico.

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