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Zac Thornton earns first big league win as Mets shut out Brewers

Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jul 22, 2026, 3:39 AM

Last updated Jul 22, 2026

Zac Thornton earns first big league win as Mets shut out Brewers

Summary

Zac Thornton achieved his first major league victory on July 21, leading the New York Mets to a 4-0 win against the Milwaukee Brewers at American Family Field. The 24-year-old left-handed rookie pitched six scoreless innings, allowing just two hits. His father, Paul, who has been undergoing rehabilitation after a serious health issue, was in attendance and celebrated the achievement. The series is currently tied at 1-1, setting up an afternoon matchup for the Mets to potentially clinch the series with another win.

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By the Numbers

•Thornton pitched six shutout innings against the Brewers.
•The Mets secured a 4-0 victory in Milwaukee.
•The series is tied at 1-1, with a potential series clincher on July 22.
•Zac Thornton's father, Paul, attended the game following a health setback.
•The Mets received home runs from Jared Young and Luis Robert Jr.

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MILWAUKEE — Zac Thornton‘s father, Paul Thornton, made a living on his legs as a track and field athlete, and then as a college track coach. When an April operation to remove a tumor on his spine went wrong, he lost the use of his legs, experiencing a paralysis that has left him mostly confined to a wheelchair while he relearns how to walk. Tuesday night at American Family Field, the ...
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