Mets Prospects Tong, Shook Combine for First Binghamton Perfect Game

Jonah Tong, a top pitching prospect for the New York Mets, nearly pitched a perfect game for the Double-A Binghamton Rumble Ponies during a recent doubleheader, striking out a career-high 13 batters over 6 2/3 innings before being pulled with just one out remaining. Tong's performance, characterized by impressive command and a low ERA of 2.57 this season, was capped by reliever T.J. Shook, who completed the first perfect game in Binghamton franchise history. Tong has shown significant development, including refining his pitching arsenal and reducing walks, contributing to his dominance as he leads the Eastern League in strikeouts. The game featured strong offensive support from teammates like Jett Williams and Ryan Clifford, who contributed key hits and RBIs. This combined perfect game is a historic milestone for the Mets organization, marking the first perfect game at any level in franchise history. Meanwhile, other prospects such as Ronny Mauricio made notable contributions in the doubleheader, signaling a bright outlook for the Mets' minor league talent pipeline.