Jonah Tong Shows Resilience on the Mound | MLB News

0:00On September 8th, Jonah Tongue is back on the mound for the New York Mets and he's showing some real progress. He recently picked up his second win of the year against the Miami Marlins, going five innings and giving up four runs. This is a big deal because he's been working on his pitching all season, trying to make some adjustments to be a better Major League pitcher. The game wasn't without his drama, and the second inning, things got a little wild. After the Mets scored, Tongue had to wait a while to get back out there. He threw a lot of pitches and gave up a three run homer, which could have easily thrown him off his game. But here's the impressive part. Tongue didn't fold. He managed to limit the damage and get through five innings, earning the win. This shows a lot of mental toughness, especially compared to some of the struggles he's had in the past. It's that kind of resilience the Mets are looking for. This kind of performance is exactly what the Mets need to see from their younger guys. With Inter-Manager Andy Green pushing the team to battle through tough situations, Tongue's ability to overcome adversity and still get the job done, is a positive sign for his future with the team.

1:06The Mets need to keep giving Tongue opportunities to pitch and prove himself. They're looking to build for the future, and if he can continue to develop and show he can handle the pressure, he could be a valuable part of there. Rotation, next season. That's the story for today. MLB News Today, driven by AI, I'm Corey with The Story.