Mets triumph in the series-deciding game against Padres, with a remarkable performance by Jonah Tong (highlights included)
The New York Mets and the Washington Nationals are set to face off in a three-game series, starting on Friday at 7:10 p.m. In the series opener, a promising pitching talent, Brandon Sproat, will make his third big-league start for the Nationals.
On the Mets' side, Jonah Tong, a rookie right-hander, had a dominating start. Tong showcased his lively fastball, reaching speeds of 96 mph, and recorded eight strikeouts without issuing a walk over five innings. He became the youngest Mets pitcher since 2015 to achieve this feat.
The game started with a bang as Pete Alonso put the Mets ahead in the first inning with a 445-foot home run, marking his fourth straight game with a homer. The Mets maintained their lead until San Diego briefly tied the game in the third inning. However, the Mets quickly answered, taking a 2-1 lead.
Cedric Mullins and Francisco Lindor opened the bottom half of the third inning with singles for the Mets. The game continued with a series of defensive plays and strategic pitching decisions, but no further runs were scored until the late stages.
In the late innings, Tyler Rogers, Brooks Raley, and Gregory Soto combined for three scoreless innings of relief. Edwin Díaz closed it out in the ninth, securing the win for the Mets.
Brandon Nimmo made a significant contribution to the Mets' offense with a three-run home run in the game, matching his career high of 24 homers. Juan Soto's groundout in the game marked his 100th RBI of the season for the Mets.
The series will continue over the weekend, with the location yet to be specified. The Mets will look to build on their opening win and continue their strong performance, while the Nationals will aim to bounce back and even the series.
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