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Mets rookie Jefry Yan has viral high-flying celebration after striking out his 1st MLB batter
Summary by The Piney Point Editorial Desk · Byline on the source page: Associated Press , as published by KPRC 2 / Click2Houston (NBC)
· August 6, 2026
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Key takeaway The 29-year-old left-hander made his major league debut and struck out the first batter he faced.
A notable moment in baseball occurred recently, involving New York Mets rookie Jefry Yan. The 29-year-old left-hander made his major league debut and struck out the first batter he faced. This achievement was marked by an energetic celebration, with Yan jumping high in the air and slapping the grass with his hand.
The moment has gone viral, and more details about the event are available from the source. The celebration took place during the Mets' win in Cleveland, and it followed a called third strike against a pinch-hitter. For further information about Jefry Yan's debut and celebration, readers can refer to the original report.
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Category: local ·
Published: August 6, 2026 ·
Source: KPRC 2 / Click2Houston (NBC) ·
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