Jefry Yan celebrates prematurely as Mets secure walk-off victory
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 16, 2026, 2:07 AM
Last updated Aug 16, 2026

New York Mets rookie relief pitcher Jefry Yan gained attention during a game against the Washington Nationals on August 15, 2026. After striking out Nasim Nuñez, Yan jumped in celebration, only to learn that the pitch had been ruled a ball following a challenge. Commentators Gary Cohen and Keith Hernandez reacted with humor as the Automated Ball-Strike (ABS) confirmed the call. Two pitches later, Yan secured the strikeout, allowing the Mets to later score two runs in the bottom of the ninth for a walk-off victory, marking Yan's first career win.
- •Yan's celebration followed a strikeout he initially thought was confirmed.
- •Home plate umpire ruled the pitch a ball, prompting a challenge.
- •The Mets scored two runs in the bottom of the ninth.
- •Yan received his first career win following the walk-off.
- •Commentators highlighted the humor in the situation.
- 2:07 AMYahoo Sports — Gary Cohen cracks up at Jefry Yan’s celebration, failed ABS challenge: ‘Now that was funny’
"New York Mets rookie relief pitcher Jefry Yan has gotten plenty of attention for a unique celebration that features him enthusiastically jumping into the air after recording a strikeout. And on Saturday, the baseball world got a look at two recent additions to the big leagues colliding to create a hilarious moment: Yan and his…
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