The New York Mets are making unique history from Saturday through Monday in their games against the Cincinnati Reds and Philadelphia Phillies.
New York was coming off a 5-4 win over the Reds, beginning the three-game set. Going into Saturday's contest, the team decided to declare their three starting pitchers for the next three days.
Jonah Tong had the mound on Saturday, Brandon Sproat will start on Sunday while Nolan McLean will headline the bullpen on Monday. This presents unique history for the franchise , per MLB reporter Sarah Slangs.
“With Jonah Tong starting today and Brandon Sproat and Nolan McLean scheduled to start Sunday and Monday, this will be the first time in Mets history they start 3 straight pitchers, each entering having made 4 career MLB appearances or fewer,” S