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Mets, Angels split dramatic games; prospect Tong impresses

PUBLISHED May 2, 2026, 1:30 AM ET

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Anaheim — On Friday night Ronny Mauricio hit a go-ahead home run in the seventh inning to lift the New York Mets to a 4-3 victory over the Los Angeles Angels in the opener of a nine-game road trip, and on Saturday Oswald Peraza delivered a 10th-inning single that gave the Angels a 4-3 win. The Friday Mets win followed a public vote of confidence for manager Carlos Mendoza by president of baseball operations David Stearns; the Saturday result ended the Angels' seven-game losing streak. Also on Saturday, Mets prospect Jonah Tong threw six one-hit innings at Triple-A Syracuse, an outing the organization said it would monitor as it evaluates pitching depth.

By James Porter | JQJO News

Timeline of Events

David Stearns publicly gives manager Carlos Mendoza a vote of confidence.
Friday: Ronny Mauricio hits a seventh-inning go-ahead homer; Mets win 4-3.
Jonah Tong pitches six one-hit innings for Triple-A Syracuse during the weekend.
Saturday: Oswald Peraza hits a 10th-inning walk-off single; Angels win 4-3 and end seven-game skid.
Teams and front offices evaluate pitching and roster depth following weekend results.

News Intelligence

If you're a Mets or Angels fan, these games were a rollercoaster. The Mets' win showed resilience and the Angels broke a losing streak. For baseball lovers, keep an eye on Jonah Tong. His performance at Triple-A Syracuse could hint at a promising career.

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Who Benefited

The New York Mets gained a late-inning victory on Friday via Ronny Mauricio's go-ahead homer, while the Los Angeles Angels benefited from Oswald Peraza's 10th-inning single Saturday to snap a seven-game losing streak.

Who Impacted

Both teams experienced setbacks and short-term inconsistency: the Mets continued early-season struggles despite Friday's win and then lost in extra innings Saturday, while the Angels endured a seven-game skid that only ended on Saturday.

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