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4d ago

Jonah Tong Dominates in Triple-A Debut, Propels Syracuse to 5-0 Victory

Delivering 5.2 scoreless innings with nine strikeouts, Mets No. 2 prospect Jonah Tong reinforced the organization’s pitching depth at Triple-A, stabilizing Syracuse’s second-half campaign.

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Overview

  • Jonah Tong recorded 5.2 scoreless innings with nine strikeouts and two walks in his first Triple-A start for the Syracuse Mets on August 16.
  • Syracuse snapped a three-game losing streak with its 5-0 win over the Rochester Red Wings, preserving first place in the International League second-half standings.
  • Bullpen arms Kevin Herget and Dylan Ross combined for six clean innings, striking out seven batters to secure the shutout.
  • Tong’s promotion followed a 1.59 ERA and 162 strikeouts over 20 Double-A starts, earning him the No. 2 Mets pitching prospect ranking from MLB Pipeline.
  • The performance highlights the Mets’ strategy of concentrating top pitching talent in Triple-A as near-major-league options after Nolan McLean’s recent debut in New York.