Francisco Alvarez hits two home runs in Mets win over Giants
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Last updated Sep 5, 2026
The New York Mets defeated the San Francisco Giants 10-6 on Friday night at Citi Field. Francisco Alvarez recorded two of the team's five home runs, marking his third multi-homer game of the season. Mark Vientos, Bo Bichette, and Francisco Lindor also contributed home runs to support starting pitcher Nolan McLean. McLean earned his eleventh win of the season after working through six innings and throwing a career-high 105 pitches. Rafael Devers led the Giants' offense with a three-run home run and a two-run double, accounting for five of the team's six runs. The two teams are scheduled to continue their three-game series on Saturday, with Zac Thornton set to start for the Mets against Anthony Molina of the Giants.
- •Francisco Alvarez hit two home runs and recorded eight career multi-homer games.
- •Nolan McLean threw six innings and allowed two runs to earn his eleventh win.
- •The Mets totaled five home runs in the 10-6 series-opening victory.
- •Rafael Devers drove in five runs for the Giants in the loss.
- •Zac Thornton and Anthony Molina are the scheduled starting pitchers for Saturday's game.
- 2:26 AMYahoo Sports — Alvarez hits 2 homers and Mets go deep 5 times to back McLean in 10-6 win over Giants
- 2:25 AMYahoo Sports — Mets display firepower in slugfest triumph over Giants
- 2:00 AMYahoo Sports — Francisco Alvarez blasts two of Mets' five home runs in 10-6 win over Giants
"Francisco Alvarez hit two of New York's five home runs Friday night, leading Nolan McLean and the Mets to a 10-6 win over the San Francisco Giants. Mark Vientos, Bo Bichette and Francisco Lindor also went deep for the Mets, who scored 10 runs for the second consecutive game and matched their season high for homers.
"The Mets blasted five home runs to take the series-opener over the San Francisco Giants, 10-6.
"The Mets homered five times in the victory and Nolan McLean delivered another quality start.
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External links- Yahoo SportsSep 5, 2026, 2:26 AMAlvarez hits 2 homers and Mets go deep 5 times to back McLean in 10-6 win over Giants
Francisco Alvarez hit two of New York's five home runs Friday night, leading Nolan McLean and the Mets to a 10-6 win over the San Francisco Giants. Mark Vientos, Bo Bichette and Francisco Lindor also went deep for the Mets, who scored 10 runs for the second consecutive game and matched their season high for homers.
- Yahoo SportsSep 5, 2026, 2:25 AMMets display firepower in slugfest triumph over Giants
The Mets homered five times in the victory and Nolan McLean delivered another quality start.
- Yahoo SportsSep 5, 2026, 2:00 AMFrancisco Alvarez blasts two of Mets' five home runs in 10-6 win over Giants
The Mets blasted five home runs to take the series-opener over the San Francisco Giants, 10-6.
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