Once upon a time, the closing line to the triptych was “take your grandma to the park and beat the Mets,” but things are looking up for the Queens-side nine, Yo La Tengo’s favorite team.

To celebrate Opening Day (that is “the continental opening day” — following the two-game series in Japan last week and the made-for-TV “Opening Night” last night) I’m kicking off a write in campaign for the “8th Inning Sing Along Vote” to decide the tune to be featured late in every game during final season at “historic” Shea Stadium (the only stadium name checked by the Beasties Boys on Paul’s Boutique, so you know it’s legit).

Follow this link and cast a vote for “I Came to Make a Bang” by the Eagles of Death Metal. I have a sense that the song is catchy and testosterone-soaked enough to work — just maybe. And you will be doing your part to save the world from one more airing of some of the really horrible pre-nominated suggestions (such as “Sweet Caroline” by Neil Diamond, “I’m a Believer” by the Monkees and — come on now, they’ve got to be kidding — “I’ll Be There for You” by the Rembrandts).

Mets fans around the world will thank you (except for Yo La Tengo, who might rather I suggested “Look Out for Me Ronnie,” which is only really appropriate when playing Ronnie Belliard and the Washington Nationals).

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