Zac Thornton secures first win as Mets shut out Brewers 4-0
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jul 22, 2026, 2:52 AM
Last updated Jul 22, 2026
Zac Thornton earned his first career win as the New York Mets defeated the Milwaukee Brewers 4-0 on July 21, 2026. Thornton combined with three relievers to limit the Brewers to four hits, contributing to their loss that ended a four-game winning streak. Jared Young and Luis Robert Jr. hit home runs for the Mets, helping extend Thornton's impressive performance with 18 consecutive scoreless innings over his last three outings. Despite carrying a lead, the Brewers faced difficulties with defense and missed scoring opportunities throughout the game. The two teams will meet again Wednesday for the series finale.
- •Mets score four runs on two home runs
- •Thornton allows three hits with two strikeouts in six innings
- •Mets defense contributes to successful outing
- •Brewers combine for four hits during the game
- •Series finale set for July 22, 2026
- 3:54 AMYahoo Sports — Zac Thornton’s emergence continues, mowing down Brewers for first career win
- 2:52 AMYahoo Sports — Zac Thornton gets his 1st career win as Mets shut out Brewers 4-0
- 2:42 AMYahoo Sports — Zac Thornton outduels Brandon Sproat as Mets defeat Brewers 4-0
- 2:32 AMYahoo Sports — Zac Thornton deals, Luis Robert Jr. demolishes homer as Mets beat Brewers 4-0
"Zac Thornton earned his first career win by combining with three relievers on a four-hitter as the New York Mets blanked the Milwaukee Brewers 4-0 on Tuesday night. Jared Young and Luis Robert Jr. homered to help the Mets snap Milwaukee’s four-game winning streak. Robert’s solo shot off Bryse Wilson in the eighth was a titanic 451-foot drive to left-center for his first hit since missing nearly three months with a back injury.
"Mets youngster Zac Thornton was spectacular again against one of baseball’s best, shutting the Brewers out across six strong innings on Tuesday night to take home his first career victory.
"The Mets used a strong all-around effort to defeat the Brewers on Tuesday night in Milwaukee.
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External links- Yahoo SportsJul 22, 2026, 3:54 AMZac Thornton’s emergence continues, mowing down Brewers for first career win
Mets youngster Zac Thornton was spectacular again against one of baseball’s best, shutting the Brewers out across six strong innings on Tuesday night to take home his first career victory.
- Yahoo SportsJul 22, 2026, 2:52 AMZac Thornton gets his 1st career win as Mets shut out Brewers 4-0
Zac Thornton earned his first career win by combining with three relievers on a four-hitter as the New York Mets blanked the Milwaukee Brewers 4-0 on Tuesday night. Jared Young and Luis Robert Jr. homered to help the Mets snap Milwaukee’s four-game winning streak. Robert’s solo shot off Bryse Wilson in the eighth was a titanic 451-foot drive to left-center for his first hit since missing nearly three months with a back injury.
- Yahoo SportsJul 22, 2026, 2:42 AMZac Thornton outduels Brandon Sproat as Mets defeat Brewers 4-0
Another quality start for the rookie lefty pitcher.
- Yahoo SportsJul 22, 2026, 2:32 AMZac Thornton deals, Luis Robert Jr. demolishes homer as Mets beat Brewers 4-0
The Mets used a strong all-around effort to defeat the Brewers on Tuesday night in Milwaukee.
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