Jefry Yan, a reliever for the Mets, celebrated prematurely during the ninth inning of the team’s 5-4 win over the Nationals on August 15, 2026, mistakenly believing he had struck out a batter, only to find the pitch was called a ball. After unsuccessfully challenging the call, Yan secured a strikeout two pitches later, celebrating enthusiastically. He contributed to the victory and became the winning pitcher, striking out three batters in 1 2/3 innings. Yan, a 29-year-old rookie, was embraced by Mets fans during his Citi Field debut after facing criticism for his celebratory style elsewhere.
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