Gabriel’s genesis: Ynoa records 1st K, win in debut

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NEW YORK — After being scratched from his start in Triple-A on Saturday and making the trek from Las Vegas to Flushing, Gabriel Ynoa strolled into the Mets’ clubhouse at 3:34 p.m. ET, thankful for the opportunity but unaware of how or when he’d toss his first Major League pitch.

Shortly after, the right-hander learned he would be coming out of the Mets’ bullpen. He probably didn’t think his first appearance would be in such a critical spot. Ynoa entered in the 11th inning of a tie ballgame and tossed a perfect inning, eventually earning his first big league win half an inning later as the Mets defeated the Padres, 3-2, at Citi Field.

“When you want something in life and you put your mind to it, you can accomplish it,” Ynoa said through an interpreter. “I was very emotional today to have this opportunity.”

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