Jonah Tong was given another start in the big leagues in large part because of the way he’s bounced back from tough outings in the minor leagues. As it turns out, he’s just as adept at that in the Majors as well.

Tong was stellar in the Mets ‘ 7-1 win over the San Diego Padres on Thursday afternoon at Citi Field, winning a key series against the team directly ahead of them in the NL Wild Card standings.

Tong, all of 22 years old, didn’t even make it through the first inning his last time out against the Texas Rangers, leading the Mets to question whether or not it was good for all involved to have the inexperienced, right-handed rookie starting games.

It’s a valid debate. The club has a responsibility to balance the near-term goals of a team that’s hanging on to the third Wild Card

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