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| Jonah Tong struck out nine batters in five and two-thirds scoreless innings for Syracuse in Tong's Triple-A debut (Kylie Richelle). |
Box Score: Jett Williams: CF 1 for
5; 1 run; 3 Ks; 1 triple; Jared Young: DH 0 for 4; 1 run; 1 K; Ryan Clifford: LF 1
for 3; 1 run; 1 RBI; 1 walk; 1 K; José Azocar: RF 2 for 4; 1 run; 1 K; 1 triple; Yonny Hernández: SS 0
for 2; 1 run; 2 walks; 1 K; Luis De Los Santos: 3B 1
for 3; 2 RBIs; 1 K; Joey Meneses: 1B 1
for 3; 1 walk; 1 triple; Luke Ritter: 2B 0 for 3; Matt O'Neill: C 0
for 3; 1 walk; 1 K; Jonah Tong: (W, 1-0) 5.2 innings; no runs; 3
hits; 2 walks; 9 Ks; Kevin Herget: (H, 3)
1.1 innings; no runs; 4 Ks; Dylan Ross:
2 innings; no runs; 1 hit; 3 Ks;
By Michael Tricarico, Syracuse Mets Broadcaster
Rochester, NY – Jonah Tong's electric Triple-A debut helped lead the Syracuse Mets to a 5-0 win over the Rochester Red Wings on Saturday night at Innovative Field. The win snaps Syracuse's three-game losing streak, and the Mets remain in first place in the International League second half standings.
After five scoreless innings between Syracuse (62-57, 31-13) and Rochester (46-70, 19-25), the Mets broke open the scoring in the top of the sixth inning. Jett Williams led off the frame with a triple, and Ryan Clifford ripped an RBI single into right field to put Syracuse ahead, 1-0.
In the eighth, the Mets added some cushion to their lead. To begin the inning, Jared Young was hit by a pitch and Clifford drew a walk. With two men on, José Azocar knocked in Young with a single to right field and extended the lead, 2-0. Next, Yonny Hernandez was intentionally walked to load the bases for Luis De Los Santos, who drove in a pair with a two-run single, giving Syracuse a 4-0 lead. Then, with runners on the corners, Joey Meneses grounded into a double-play, scoring Hernandez and making it a 5-0 ballgame.
In his first Triple-A start, Tong pitched five and two-thirds scoreless innings, only allowed three hits, and struck out nine batters. Out of the bullpen, Kevin Herget struck out all four batters he faced, and Dylan Ross finished the game with two clean innings and three strikeouts.
Syracuse ends its six-game series with Rochester on Sunday afternoon with game six. Right-hander Justin Hagenman is scheduled to start for the Mets opposite right-hander Adrian Sampson for the Red Wings. First pitch is scheduled for 1:05 p.m.
Ryan Clifford gets us on the board! pic.twitter.com/5hfNfQqDkY
— Syracuse Mets (@SyracuseMets) August 17, 2025
.@tong_jonah dealt in his first start at AAA. Because of course he did.
— Mets Player Development (@MetsPlayerDev) August 17, 2025
5.2 IP, 3 H, 0 R, 9 K, giving him 172 (!!!) strikeouts on the season! 🔥 pic.twitter.com/tRke5DJYzD
José Azocar extends the lead! pic.twitter.com/t1wayBQwJQ
— Syracuse Mets (@SyracuseMets) August 17, 2025
Luis De Los Santos adds to our advantage! pic.twitter.com/2ZI8ga3a98
— Syracuse Mets (@SyracuseMets) August 17, 2025
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