The New York Mets lost to the San Francisco Giants 9-5 after allowing a season-high six home runs. Rookie pitcher Zac Thornton had his worst major league start, giving up multiple home runs and contributing to the loss.
Rafael Devers opened the game with a solo home run off Thornton on the fourth pitch. The Mets responded in the second inning with a two-run home run by A.J. Ewing, taking a 2-1 lead. However, the Giants quickly regained the lead when Christian Koss hit a two-run home run in the third inning.
Thornton continued to struggle, allowing Koss to hit another home run in the fifth inning, followed by a second home run from Devers. Thornton’s final line included 7 hits, 1 walk, and 6 runs allowed over five innings. The score became 6-2.
The Mets attempted a comeback in the seventh inning, loading the bases with one out. Brett Baty walked to bring in a run, making it 6-3, but Francisco Lindor grounded out, ending the inning with the potential tying run stranded.
Osleivis Basabe hit a two-run home run in the eighth inning, extending the Giants’ lead to 8-3. Grant McCray added a solo home run in the ninth, completing the Giants’ six-home run performance. Chris Devenski pitched two scoreless innings in relief for the Mets, but other relievers, including Jefry Yan and Justin Hagenman, also surrendered home runs.
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