Jonah Tong Strikes Out Career-High Nine in Mets' Season-Ending Win

Rookie Jonah Tong closed his season by allowing one run on three hits with a career-high nine strikeouts over five innings in the New York Mets' 7-1 win against the Nationals. The 23-year-old right-hander posted a 2.36 ERA across his final eight appearances and a 3.82 ERA in seven big-league outings in 2026. Manager Andy Green lauded Tong's long-term potential while noting he will likely begin 2027 in Triple-A Syracuse.