The New York Mets had early hope with rookie Jonah Tong on the mound, but it faded fast. After an infield play, Pete Alonso and Huascar Brazoban bumped shoulders tensely, and later, Jeff McNeil was ejected after an at-bat. The Mets weren’t just losing a game; their frustration signaled deeper struggles and a tense, heavy night. The Mets’ mounting frustration spilled onto the field, setting the tone for a rough night. Then comes Jacob deGrom, back on the Citi Field mound for the first time since leaving for Texas.