Jonah Tong Shines in His Debut with the Mets on a Historic Night
In a night to remember, the New York Mets demolished the Miami Marlins with a resounding 19-9 victory. The game was marked by the stellar debut of Jonah Tong, who impressed in his first appearance in the Major Leagues.
Tong, in his five innings pitched, allowed only one earned run, showing great solidity from the mound. The 22-year-old Canadian pitcher was greeted with a standing ovation by the 42,112 fans present, who enjoyed an unforgettable spectacle.
With mechanics reminiscent of Tim Lincecum, Tong struck out six batters without conceding any walks, demonstrating impressive control. Of his 97 pitches, 63 were strikes, which speaks to his dominance in the game.
The Mets’ offense exploded from the start. Juan Soto and Brandon Nimmo hit home runs in the first inning, setting the tone for a night full of hits. Pete Alonso also joined the party with a home run in the second inning. Nimmo repeated in the sixth episode, and Mark Vientos along with Luis Torrens added more power in the eighth, culminating in a six-run inning.
Francisco Lindor and Pete Alonso’s defensive errors in the fifth inning allowed the Marlins to score, but this did not tarnish Tong’s brilliant performance.
After allowing Lopez’s hit, Tong finished his participation by striking out Liam Hicks with a 95 mph fastball.
This victory represents the ninth in the last 13 games for the Mets.
