After tearing it up in St. Lucie, Mets prospect Jonah Tong has been promoted to High-A Brooklyn. The right-handed pitcher has been sensational in the Mets organization this season, posting a 0.00 ERA in Low-A ball with 36 strikeouts in 18 ⅔ innings of work. His 45.6 K-BB% ranks second amongst 267 qualified minor
The Brooklyn Cyclones and St. Lucie Mets were carried to victories by their pitching staffs. The Cyclones staff, led by starter Jordan Geber, combined for one hit and one walk allowed in nine innings pitched while striking out nine Wilmington batters. St. Lucie’s pitching combined to allow three hits
The Syracuse Mets pitching staff combined to throw a one-hitter on Wednesday, and J.D. Martinez had two hits and drove in two runs. Binghamton won behind the long ball, and Brooklyn walked 11 times in their blowout win. Right-hander Douglas Orellana tossed five perfect innings of relief for Brooklyn.