Edwin Diaz probably won't be available to save a potential win for Jonah Tong on Saturday night.

But at least the All-Star closer's eventful outing Friday night ensured the weekend will not be disastrous for the New York Mets.

Tong will make his second career start Saturday, when the visiting Mets will look to lock up a series win as they visit the Cincinnati Reds in the middle game of a three-game set.

Tong (1-0, 1.80 ERA) is slated to start against fellow right-hander Brady Singer (12-9, 4.08 ERA).

Diaz threw 30 pitches while getting into and out of a bases-loaded, none-out jam in the ninth inning Friday night, when he secured the Mets' 5-4 victory over the Reds.

The Mets, who received 2 2/3 scoreless innings from Ryne Stanek, Brooks Raley and Tyler Rogers in a one-run game, appeare

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