Mets reliever Jefry Yan celebrates prematurely in loss to White Sox
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 22, 2026, 11:01 AM
Last updated Aug 22, 2026
New York Mets reliever Jefry Yan celebrated prematurely during Friday's game against the Chicago White Sox, believing he had struck out a batter in the ninth inning. The game was tied 4-4 when Yan entered. After the pitch was ruled a ball, he allowed a two-run walk-off home run, sealing a 6-4 loss for the Mets. Interim manager Andy Green commented on Yan's enthusiasm, indicating a need for him to remain focused until plays are completed. With this defeat, the Mets' record drops to 58-71 in the NL East as they prepare for the series finale on Sunday.
- •Yan celebrated a strikeout that was ruled a ball
- •He gave up a two-run walk-off homer to Jake Rogers
- •Mets now hold a record of 58-71
- •The team prepares for a series finale against the White Sox
- •Interim manager Andy Green remarked on Yan's need for focus
- 11:01 AMYahoo Sports — “Such A Bad Look” – MLB Fans Slam Mets Reliever Jefry Yan For Premature Strikeout Celebration In 6-4 Loss To White Sox
"New York Mets reliever Jefry Yan prematurely celebrated what he believed was a strikeout in Friday’s series opener against the Chicago White Sox. Yan entered the game in the ninth with the score tied 4-4.
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