Alex Young entered the game as a reliever after David Peterson was removed, but faced immediate challenges, giving up an RBI double to Spencer Horwitz. His appearance came during a pivotal moment in the game when the bullpen needed to contain the Blue Jays' growing lead, but instead contributed to the Mets' struggle to recover.

Alex Young was brought in from the bullpen to face crucial matchups against left-handed batters, successfully inducing a pop-up and a double play to escape a jam and end the inning. However, Mendoza made another quick decision to replace Young in the sixth after he walked a batter, emphasizing a strategic approach to manage the game closely. Young's contributions helped maintain the Mets' slim lead during a tense phase of the match.