Mets Minors Game Chat: Tong Takes the Hill, St. Lucie Opens Season

While we wait for the Mets to begin their series in San Francisco tonight, their minor league affiliates have a couple of games this evening. St. Lucie begins their season in Jupiter, and Jonah Tong makes his second start of the season for Syracuse.

4:05 PM · NBT Bank Stadium · Toledo (1-4) at Syracuse (3-2)

Syracuse Lineup

1. Nick Morabito, DH
2. MJ Melendez, RF
3. Ronny Mauricio, SS
4. Ryan Clifford, LF
5. Christian Arroyo, 1B
6. Vidal Bruján, 2B
7. Cristian Pache, CF
8. Jackson Cluff, 3B
9. Hayden Senger, C

Tong threw four shutout innings on Opening Day against Worcester, allowing just one hit and two walks with four strikeouts. He threw 73 pitches, 41 of which were strikes. This afternoon’s game will begin in a rain delay, with an anticipated first pitch at 5:00 pm.

6:30 PM · Roger Dean Chevrolet Stadium · St. Lucie (0-0) at Palm Beach (0-0)

St. Lucie Lineup

1. Elian Peña, SS
2. Eddinson Paulino, 2B
3. Randy Guzman, 1B
4. Julio Zayas, DH
5. AJ Salgado, LF
6. Simon Juan, RF
7. Chase Meggers, C
8. Kevin Villavicencio, 3B
9. Sam Robertson, CF

Lefty Nicolas Carreno will get the ball for St. Lucie. The 19-year-old made two appearances (one start) for St. Lucie in 2025, allowing one earned run with seven strikeouts without walking a batter in six innings.

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