The New York Mets had early hope with rookie Jonah Tong on the mound, but it faded fast. Six first inning runs erased optimism, and frustration was visible. Tong struggled to find the strike zone, and each pitch increased the pressure. Small mistakes frayed nerves, and the team’s impatience was obvious from the start.
Frustration grew as the game went on. After an infield play, Pete Alonso and Huascar Brazoban bumped shoulders tensely, and later, Jeff McNeil was ejected after an at-bat. These moments showed the team’s rising irritation. The Mets weren’t just losing a game; their frustration signaled deeper struggles and a tense, heavy night.