Mets fall to Orioles 2-1 despite Jonah Tong's strong start
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Last updated Sep 15, 2026
The New York Mets lost to the Baltimore Orioles 2-1 at Citi Field on September 14. Rookie pitcher Jonah Tong had a notable performance, allowing one run and striking out six over six innings. The game was tied at 1 until the eighth inning when Gunnar Henderson's homer gave Baltimore the lead. Pete Alonso, returning to Citi Field, went hitless in three at-bats. The Mets will face the Orioles again on Tuesday night, with Sean Manaea scheduled to start.
- •Mets rookie Jonah Tong pitched six innings, allowing one run.
- •The game was tied 1-1 entering the eighth inning.
- •Gunnar Henderson's home run in the eighth gave Orioles the lead.
- •Pete Alonso returned to Citi Field playing for the Orioles.
- •The Mets and Orioles play again Tuesday at 7:10 p.m. EST.
- 2:01 AMYahoo Sports — Stellar start from Jonah Tong not enough as Mets fall to O's 2-1
"In Pete Alonso's return to Citi Field, the New York Mets lost 2-1 to the Baltimore Orioles, with rookie starting pitcher Jonah Tong's stellar performance wasted.
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