Here's what happened in Mets Land on Thursday, in case you missed it…
- Jonah Tongwas largely dominant and Brandon Nimmo smacked a three-run homer as the Mets beat the Padres, 6-1
- Tong's eye-opening start gives the Mets lots to think about as they decide on a potential postseason pitching staff
- After the game, Carlos Mendoza and Pete Alonso discussed Tong's outing
- Alonso , who homered in his fourth consecutive game, is locked in
- Here are five things to watch as the Mets and Nationals play a three-game series this weekend at Citi Field
- Sunday's starting pitching plan is TBD with Sean Manaea on the paternity list
- Kodai Senga struggled in his second start for Triple-A Syracuse
- Senga is not a lock to make New York's potential playoff roster
- Reed Garrettcould be out for the season after being placed on the IL due to an elbow sprain
- WATCH: Tong discussed his performance
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