Mets' Jonah Tong after rough outing in loss to Mariners: 'I just got to do a better job'
Mets pitcher Jonah Tong faced a challenging outing against the Seattle Mariners, allowing five runs in 3.1 innings. Despite a strong start, he struggled with fastball command and acknowledged the need for improvement. Manager Carlos Mendoza highlighted Tong's difficulties in throwing strikes as a key factor in the loss.
- ▪Jonah Tong allowed five runs, four earned, in 3.1 innings against the Mariners.
- ▪He struggled with fastball command, throwing only 54 of his 83 pitches for strikes.
- ▪Manager Carlos Mendoza pointed out Tong's inability to get ahead in counts as a major issue.
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