The New York Mets’ skid hit seven games Friday night as rookie starter Jonah Tong endured a nightmare first inning in an 8-3 series-opening loss to the Texas Rangers at Citi Field. Making just his third major league start,

The Rangers jumped on rookie Jonah Tong for six first-inning runs to hand the Mets their third seven-game skid of the season.

Jacob deGrom received a six-run lead before throwing a pitch in his return to Citi Field, and the Texas Rangers beat the Mets 8-3 to give New York its third seven-game losing streak this year.

NEW YORK — Jacob deGrom received a present in his return to Citi Field: a a six-run lead before he threw a pitch. He was greeted with applause when he came out to warm up before his first appearance against the New York Mets since leaving in December 2022.

The New York Rangers could be looking to add a much scoring punch as possible this upcoming season. But with training camp around the corner, it looks like the Blue Shirts’ next big move could come from an in-season trade. That big move could come sooner ...

The New York Mets face the Texas Rangers on Friday, Sept. 12, 2025 (9/12/25) in a regular season MLB game at Citi Field in Queens, N.Y.

Jacob deGrom tossed seven strong innings in his return to Citi Field and benefited from some early run support Friday night, when the visiting Texas Rangers beat the free-falling New York Mets 8-3 in the opener of a three-game interleague series.