Overview
- Jonah Tong allowed a three-run opposite-field homer to Nolan Gorman and exited after 2 2/3 innings on 50 pitches in Port St. Lucie.
- The Mets collected eight hits without scoring, with top outfield prospect Carson Benge going 3-for-3.
- Luis García, Adbert Alzolay and Douglas Orellana delivered scoreless relief to keep the game close before late runs widened the gap.
- Nick Burdi surrendered a two-run single and Joe Jacques allowed another run as St. Louis pulled away.
- Alzolay’s inning marked his first stateside appearance since May 2024, and New York turns to Nolan McLean to start against the Astros on Thursday.