Giants hit six home runs in 9-5 win over Mets
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Last updated Sep 5, 2026
The San Francisco Giants defeated the New York Mets 9-5 at Citi Field on September 5, 2026. Mets starting pitcher Zac Thornton allowed four of the Giants' six home runs during his five innings of work, marking his most difficult outing of the season. Rafael Devers and Christian Koss both homered twice for San Francisco, while Osleivis Basabe and Grant McCray added solo and two-run shots against the Mets bullpen. A.J. Ewing provided the Mets' primary offense with a two-run home run in the second inning, though the team was unable to recover from the deficit. The two clubs conclude their three-game series on September 6, with Christian Scott scheduled to start for New York against Cesar Perdomo. New York remains focused on the series finale following the loss.
- •The San Francisco Giants defeated the New York Mets 9-5 at Citi Field.
- •Giants hitters hit six home runs, including two each from Rafael Devers and Christian Koss.
- •Zac Thornton surrendered four home runs and six earned runs over five innings.
- •A.J. Ewing recorded a two-run home run and a two-run double for the Mets.
- •Christian Scott and Cesar Perdomo are scheduled to pitch in the series finale on September 6.
- 10:56 PMYahoo Sports — Mets pitchers surrender six homers in loss to Giants
- 10:50 PMYahoo Sports — Mets allow six home runs to Giants in 9-5 loss
"The Mets lost Saturday's game to the San Francisco Giants at Citi Field by a score of 9-5.
"Zac Thornton looked pretty stinky, as did most of the other pitchers for New York.
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External links- Yahoo SportsSep 5, 2026, 10:56 PMMets pitchers surrender six homers in loss to Giants
Zac Thornton looked pretty stinky, as did most of the other pitchers for New York.
- Yahoo SportsSep 5, 2026, 10:50 PMMets allow six home runs to Giants in 9-5 loss
The Mets lost Saturday's game to the San Francisco Giants at Citi Field by a score of 9-5.
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