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