By LARRY FLEISHER
NEW YORK (AP) — Jonah Tong allowed one earned run in 5 innings in his main league debut and the New York Mets hit six homers and set a franchise file for runs in a house recreation in a 19-9 victory over the Miami Marlins on Friday night time.
Tong (1-0) acquired a standing ovation from the sellout crowd of 42,112 when he took the mound for a six-pitch first inning. The 22-year-old Canadian right-hander had a 5-0 lead when he returned for the second, and the Mets made it 12-0 within the backside of the inning.
With an over-the-top supply that has drawn comparisons to Tim Lincecum, Tong struck out six with out a stroll. He threw 63 of 97 pitches for strikes.
Within the backside of the primary in opposition to Eury Pérez (6-4), Juan Soto hit a two-run homer and Brandon Nimmo had a three-run shot earlier than an out was recorded.
Pete Alonso had a two-run homer within the second. Nimmo added a solo shot within the sixth earlier than Mark Vientos went deep and Luis Torrens slugged a three-run shot in a six-run eighth off infielder Javier Sanjoja.
Tong allowed all 4 runs within the fifth following fielding errors by Francisco Lindor and Pete Alonso. Lindor dropped a throw from second baseman Brett Baty on a pressure try and Alonso misplayed a grounder by Jacob Marsee.
The Mets gained for the ninth time in 13 video games.
Otto Lopez homered and had a two-run single for the Marlins.
Key second
After permitting Lopez’s hit, Tong ended his outing by getting a referred to as third strike on a 95 mph fastball in opposition to Liam Hicks.
Key stat
The Mets scored 19 runs for the second time this season and seventh time in crew historical past.
Up subsequent
Miami RHP Edward Cabrera (7-7, 3.32 ERA) faces LHP David Peterson (8-5, 3.18) on Saturday.
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