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Mets Rally in 8th for 3rd Straight Win Over Giants
6 Apr
Summary
- Luis Torrens hit a crucial two-run double in the eighth inning.
- The Mets secured their third consecutive victory against the Giants.
- Manager Tony Vitello was ejected for arguing a runner's lane violation.
The New York Mets secured their third consecutive win against the San Francisco Giants with a dramatic 5-2 victory on Sunday, April 5, 2026. The decisive moment came in the eighth inning when pinch-hitter Luis Torrens blasted a two-run double, giving the Mets a 3-2 lead. This rally extended into a four-run frame, with additional runs scoring on a throwing error and Marcus Semien's double.
Earlier in the game, the Giants had taken a brief 2-1 lead in the sixth inning after Patrick Bailey scored on Matt Chapman's double, followed by Chapman scoring on Rafael Devers' single. Mets pitcher Kodai Senga had initially held the Giants scoreless through the early innings. Giants' pitcher Logan Webb had a solid outing, limiting the Mets to one run over seven innings while striking out three.
Giants' manager Tony Vitello was ejected in the seventh inning after arguing a runner's lane violation against Jerar Encarnacion. The Mets' bullpen was effective, with Huascar Brazobán earning the win and Luke Weaver contributing a perfect eighth. Devin Williams closed out the game for his second save with the Mets, who took three out of four games in the series.
