Rafael Devers and Christian Koss power Giants to 9-5 win over Mets

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Last updated Sep 5, 2026

Rafael Devers and Christian Koss power Giants to 9-5 win over Mets
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Rafael Devers and Christian Koss each hit two home runs Saturday to lead the San Francisco Giants to a 9-5 victory over the New York Mets. The performance marked the second time this season that two Giants players recorded multi-homer games in the same contest, a feat the franchise had not accomplished since 1958. Osleivis Basabe and Grant McCray also contributed home runs as the Giants tallied six long balls in the win. Anthony Molina earned the victory on the mound, limiting New York to one hit over five innings of work. For the Mets, rookie left-hander Zac Thornton allowed six runs in five innings, while A.J. Ewing provided a two-run homer in the second inning. The teams conclude their series Sunday, with Christian Scott scheduled to start for the Mets.

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  • Rafael Devers and Christian Koss both hit two home runs in the Giants' 9-5 win.
  • Anthony Molina secured the win for San Francisco with six strikeouts over five innings.
  • The Giants hit six total home runs during the game.
  • A.J. Ewing hit his first home run since July 8 for the Mets.
  • Christian Scott is scheduled to pitch for New York in Sunday's series finale.
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Rafael Devers and Christian Koss each homered twice Saturday, powering the San Francisco Giants to a 9-5 win over the New York Mets. It was the second time this season at least two Giants hit two homers in the same game. Willy Adames, Matt Chapman and Casey Schmitt went deep twice apiece in an 18-3 rout of the Chicago Cubs on June 5.

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