Also, the Empire State Building went purple for Grimace's birthday ... but the social media account for the building tagged the Mets after they beat the Yankees. So it's definitely to celebrate ...

The New York Mets had a nearly dismal MLB season that most fans were ready to tune out of until the Grimace threw the ceremonial first pitch on June ... the Empire State Building lit up purple ...

NEW YORK (CBSNewYork)-- Thor -- or at least the New York Mets' version of the ... Syndergaard (@Noahsyndergaard) July 26, 2016 The 1,454-foot Empire State Building is actually a lightning rod ...