Manchester Teen's Mets Challenge Goes Viral

0:00It's April 1st, from game day to every day. This is New York Metz news today, powered by AI. A Manchester team named Adam Biotti is blowing up online with his wild Metz challenge. He's running one mile for every home run. The New York Metz hit this 2026 season. So far, they smashed just three in the first two games. So he's logged those miles without too much sweat. The Metz went quiet on homers the next two games, giving him a breather. He usually checks the tally first thing in the morning over in the UK, unless it's an afternoon game stateside. It's gone viral fast. The Metz even followed him on social media just hours before he chatted with reporters. Biotti's been a die hard Metz fan since his dad got hooked watching their 1986 World Series win. He caught Jacob the Groms home opener at City Field back in 2015 during a family trip, and loves Francisco Lindor now for his triples and clubhouse vibe. This started as his physical challenge for the Duke of Edinburgh award at school, where

1:02he's like a high school junior. But now it's pure fun, plus it helps his speed as an outfielder for the Manchester Donuts baseball team. He wants to leg out a triple this year. Baseball's picking up steam in the UK, with watch parties packing pubs for great Britain's world baseball classic games. Biotti's challenge keeps the fire lit, blending his love for the sport across the ocean, while he chases those personal bests on the diamond.