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The New York Mets were 5-4, 4th in the NL East. Yesterday, the New York Mets pummeled the San Francisco Giants 9-0 at Oracle Park.

Mets Daily Vibe Check
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the season is just getting started

Small sample size at 9 games. Not much to complain about. A W by 9 last night. The most recent result always counts most. Add in going 5-4 in a week will do nice things for the temperature.

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Mets Game on April 05

Opponent:San Francisco Giants (3-6)
Location:Oracle Park
First Pitch:04:05 PM EDT
Pitching Matchup:Kodai Senga (0-1, 3.00 ERA) vs Logan Webb (1-1, 7.36 ERA)
TV Broadcast:SNY, NBCS BA
Forecast:☁️ Overcast, 47°F, Wind 11 mph

Mets Score & Recap

Yesterday, the New York Mets pummeled the San Francisco Giants 9-0 at Oracle Park.

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Highlights

Mets Record & Standings

NL East

TeamL10WLPCTGBSTRK
Braves
63.667 L1
Phillies
53.6250.5 W4
Marlins
53.6250.5 L2
Mets
54.5561.0 W2
Nationals
35.3752.5 L4

New York Mets are 5-4 in their last 7 games, with a +14 run differential.

Mets Player Stats & Leaders

Batting Leaders

PlayerHRAVGOPSRBI
27
Mark Vientos
 1.4711.2913
4
Francisco Alvarez
 3.2861.1373
22
Juan Soto
 1.355.9285

Hot Hitters

PlayerStreak
19
Bo Bichette
 6 hits, 3 RBI, .429 AVG in last 3 games
4
Francisco Alvarez
 3 hits, 2 HR, 2 RBI, .273 AVG in last 3 games
10
Marcus Semien
 6 hits, 1 HR, 3 RBI, .545 AVG in last 3 games
27
Mark Vientos
 6 hits, 1 HR, 3 RBI, .5 AVG in last 3 games

Hot Pitchers

PitcherStreak
38
Devin Williams
 3.0 scoreless IP, 4 K in 3 recent games
32
Tobias Myers
 4.3 scoreless IP, 5 K in 3 recent games

Mets News

The New York Mets showcased their offensive firepower in a stunning 9-0 blowout against the San Francisco Giants, scoring 17 runs in just 17 innings since losing Juan Soto to a mild calf strain. Despite missing their star outfielder, the Mets' lineup erupted once again, proving their depth as they battered Giants' pitchers, including Landen Roupp, who entered the game with a spotless ERA. Clay Holmes excelled on the mound, tossing a shutout and allowing just two hits, highlighting the pitching depth that complements this now formidable offense. With a balanced approach, the Mets are shaking off the early season jitters, now sitting at a 4-4 record, with a favorable run differential of +5 over their last seven games. As they look to keep this momentum going, fans should feel optimistic about the resilience and potential of this squad.

Sources
Holmes away from home
Amazin' Avenue
Holmes away from home
The Mets have been a little uneven to start the 2026 campaign, putting it on Paul Skenes on Opening Day but struggling to hit in the subsequent games; before last night’s ten run breakout that is. The Mets kept the momentum going tonight, winning 9-0 over the Giants, with a funky lineup that lacked Juan […]
 Mets vs. Giants: Lineups, broadcast info, and open thread, 4/4/26
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Mets vs. Giants: Lineups, broadcast info, and open thread, 4/4/26
Mets Lineup Clay Holmes – RHP Giants Lineup Landen Roupp – RHP Broadcast info First pitch: 9:05pm EDTTV: SNYRadio: Audacy Mets Radio WHSQ 880AM, Audacy App, 92.3 HD2
 Mets Offense Feasts, Clay Holmes Dominates in Shutout Win Over Giants
Metsmerizedonline
Mets Offense Feasts, Clay Holmes Dominates in Shutout Win Over Giants
For a second consecutive game, the Mets’ lineup was missing Juan Soto. Yet, despite Carlos Mendoza penning a B-level lineup, he received S-tier results. Without Soto, Luis Robert Jr., and Francisco Alvarez taking an at-bat, the Mets offense jumped all over Landen Roupp and company, defeating the Giants Saturday night 9-0.  The lineup was anchored Saturday night by the […] The post Mets Offense Feasts, Clay Holmes Dominates in Shutout Win Over Giants appeared first on Metsmerized Onli
 Game Chat: Mets vs Giants, 9:05 PM
Metsmerizedonline
Game Chat: Mets vs Giants, 9:05 PM
Saturday, April 4, 2026 • 9:05 PM Oracle Park • San Francisco, CA RHP Clay Holmes (1-0, 3.18) vs. RHP Landen Roupp (1-0, 0.00) SNY   The Mets offense finally clicked last night, erupting with 10 runs scored on 15 hits. Unfortunately, the night was mired by the loss of Juan Soto. The left fielder […] The post Game Chat: Mets vs Giants, 9:05 PM appeared first on Metsmerized Online.
 No Soto, no problem: Short-handed Mets erupt again in San Francisco
MLB.com
No Soto, no problem: Short-handed Mets erupt again in San Francisco
SAN FRANCISCO -- Maybe the Mets were not just reciting platitudes when they said they had enough talent in the room to overcome Juan Soto’s absence as he dealt with a mild right calf strain. The Mets have scored 17 runs in 17 frames since Soto went down in the
 Soto out of lineup, day to day with mild calf strain; no decision on IL yet
MLB.com
Soto out of lineup, day to day with mild calf strain; no decision on IL yet
SAN FRANCISCO -- Mets manager Carlos Mendoza said Saturday the news on Juan Soto was “mixed,” which is a whole lot better than the worst possible case a day after the franchise cornerstone strained his right calf while running the bases in New York's 10-3 win over the Giants. An

Mets Upcoming Schedule

The New York Mets host the Arizona Diamondbacks for a 3-game series starting Tuesday.

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