Noah Syndergaard had jokes when asked about the Little League World Series

Noah Syndergaard landed on the disabled list with hand, foot and mouth disease last month. Despite the viral illness, Thor managed to poke fun at himself and J.A. Happ -- who also contracted it not too long after.  And in the middle of an in-game interview with ESPN, the flamethrowing right-hander joked about it again.
When asked about playing in the Little League Classic this weekend during Monday's Mets-Yankees game, Syndergaard responded in a way that -- well, just look:

In-game interview on ESPN between announcers and Noah Syndergaard: “How much are you looking forward to the Little League Classic next weekend?” Syndergaard: “Hopefully none of those kids has hand, foot and mouth (disease).” ?

— Alyson Footer (@alysonfooter) August 14, 2018

The Mets thought their star pitcher had contracted the disease when he was serving as a guest instructor at a youth baseball camp during the All-Star break.
Nevertheless, Thor looks forward to being there:

Nice to hear @mets @Noahsyndergaard talk tonight on @ESPN about how much they’re looking forward to visiting the @LittleLeague World Series for the @MLB Little League Classic..16 teams anxiously awaiting your arrival...the kids are excited!

— Steve Keener (@littleleagueceo) August 14, 2018

But yes, let's hope the kids have other things to concentrate on. Like hitting dingers.