Rookie Thornton Dominates, Mets Bash Braves 14-3

Rookie pitcher Zac Thornton achieved his second consecutive win, guiding the Mets to a dominant 14-3 victory against the Braves on Monday at Citi Field. Thornton's streak of 18 2/3 scoreless innings ended early, but he still delivered a strong performance, allowing three runs and six hits over 6 1/3 innings. His outing, marked by five strikeouts, earned him a standing ovation.

The Mets' offense provided ample support, finishing with 19 hits. After a close game early on, the team erupted for nine runs in their final two at-bats. Francisco Lindor contributed with a triple and a two-run homer, while Marcus Semien added a two-run blast in the sixth. Tyrone Taylor hit a three-run homer in the seventh, and Lindor capped off the scoring with another three-run homer in the eighth.

This victory marked the Mets' second straight win over a first-place opponent and their first back-to-back wins since early July. The team's offensive surge and Thornton's promising performance highlight a positive trend for the club.