Seattle Embraces Humpy Fever
Seattle baseball fans are feeling enthusiastic these days, thanks to Humpy, the new favorite mascot of the Mariners.
A life-vest and water-wings-clad salmon, Humpy has long been the underdog of the Salmon Run during the seventh-inning stretch of home games.
Humpy Day in Seattle
Seattle's mayor made it official: October 16 is now Humpy Day in the city, to honor the salmon mascot who's become a fan-favorite recently.
There's a little bit of Humpy in all of us
- Mayor Bruce Harrell said at a rally on Thursday ahead of Game 4 of the American League Championship Series against the Toronto Blue Jays.
- The Mariners lead the series 2-1.
- Humpy stole the spotlight and the hearts of Seattleites when he finally won the Salmon Run footrace after 162 consecutive losses.
Humpy has become the symbol of the Mariners' World Series chase.
Author's summary: Humpy fever takes over Seattle.