Mets pitcher Zac Thornton holds Yankees to two runs in road win
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Sep 12, 2026, 9:40 PM
Last updated Sep 12, 2026
The New York Mets secured a 12-2 victory over the New York Yankees at Yankee Stadium on Saturday. Starting pitcher Zac Thornton earned his fourth win of the season, allowing two earned runs on five hits across seven innings of work. The Mets' offense supported the effort early, with Francisco Lindor, Luis Torrens, and Carson Benge all hitting home runs against Gerrit Cole to build a 4-0 lead. Lindor later added a grand slam in the eighth inning, finishing the day with five RBIs. Thornton, who recently faced a difficult outing against the San Francisco Giants, managed to strand runners in each of his final four frames. He successfully induced an inning-ending double play in the seventh to escape a bases-loaded threat.
- •The Mets defeated the Yankees 12-2 at Yankee Stadium.
- •Zac Thornton pitched seven innings and struck out four batters.
- •Francisco Lindor recorded three hits, including a grand slam and five total RBIs.
- •Thornton earned his fourth win, improving his season record to 4-5.
- •The win maintains Thornton's standing as a rotation candidate for the 2027 season.
- 10:52 PMYahoo Sports — Zac Thornton making most of opportunity, gives Mets intriguing option for 2027
- 9:40 PMYahoo Sports — Mets' Zac Thornton showcases resilience, holds Yankees in check in win
"After watching Zac Thornton’s performance on Saturday afternoon at Yankee Stadium, it’s thrilling to wonder what might be for the 24-year-old lefty, who should have a real chance to impact the Mets' starting rotation next season.
"Zac Thornton called his shot on Saturday. On the ropes in the seventh inning, he received a visit and came through for the biggest out in a Mets win.
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External links- Yahoo SportsSep 12, 2026, 10:52 PMZac Thornton making most of opportunity, gives Mets intriguing option for 2027
After watching Zac Thornton’s performance on Saturday afternoon at Yankee Stadium, it’s thrilling to wonder what might be for the 24-year-old lefty, who should have a real chance to impact the Mets' starting rotation next season.
- Yahoo SportsSep 12, 2026, 9:40 PMMets' Zac Thornton showcases resilience, holds Yankees in check in win
Zac Thornton called his shot on Saturday. On the ropes in the seventh inning, he received a visit and came through for the biggest out in a Mets win.
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