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New York Mets pitcher Jonah Tong made quite the impression on fans during the week as he revealed a hot food take that he hoped would stick with others.

In a recent interview, he left MLB fans scratching their heads a bit when he offered his own hot take on one of his favorite bites – the grilled cheese sandwich.

The Canadian baseball player told the World Baseball Network he dips his grilled cheese sandwiches in maple syrup and that he "absolutely" loves it. He explained his love for the odd food pairing in a separate interview with MLB’s Cut4.

He was asked what the "secret" was to a great grilled cheese.

"The secret is maple syrup," Tong said. "It’s unbelievable. My grandpa taught me that, and it’s …"

He said he uses

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