Athletics' Pitchers Combine for Shutout Win Over Mets

Oakland's quintet of hurlers limit New York to just six hits in 4-0 victory

Apr. 11, 2026 at 2:22am

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A fragmented, geometric painting depicting a baseball game, with overlapping planes of color and shape representing the action on the field.A cubist interpretation of the Athletics' pitching staff shutting down the Mets' offense in a 4-0 victory.Oakland Today

A group of five Oakland Athletics pitchers combined to throw a six-hit shutout, leading the A's to a 4-0 win over the struggling New York Mets on Friday night. Shea Langeliers, Jeff McNeil, and Denzel Clarke all drove in runs for the Athletics, who have now won four of their last five games after a slow start to the season.

Why it matters

The Athletics' pitching performance was a bright spot in what has been a difficult start to the season for the team. Meanwhile, the loss continues a recent skid for the Mets, who have dropped their last three games by a combined score of 18-3 after a four-game winning streak.

The details

The Athletics used a committee approach on the mound, with starter J.T. Ginn going four scoreless innings before handing it off to the bullpen. Mark Leiter Jr., Jack Perkins, Scott Barlow, and Elvis Alvarado all contributed to the shutout. Offensively, Shea Langeliers drove in the first run with a single in the third inning, while Jeff McNeil and Denzel Clarke added RBI hits in the ninth.

  • The game took place on Friday, April 10, 2026.

The players

Shea Langeliers

The Athletics' catcher who drove in the first run of the game with a third-inning single.

Jeff McNeil

The former Mets player who had two hits and an RBI single for the Athletics.

Denzel Clarke

The Athletics outfielder who hit a two-run single in the ninth inning to provide insurance runs.

J.T. Ginn

The Athletics' starting pitcher who tossed four scoreless innings, allowing just one hit.

Francisco Lindor

The Mets' shortstop who had one of the team's six hits on the night.

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What they’re saying

“We've been playing some good baseball lately and it was great to see the whole pitching staff come together for a shutout win.”

— Shea Langeliers, Athletics Catcher

What’s next

The Athletics will look to continue their recent hot streak when they take on the Mets again on Saturday. The Mets, meanwhile, will try to bounce back and end their three-game losing skid.

The takeaway

This game highlighted the Athletics' improved pitching and the Mets' recent struggles, as Oakland's committee approach on the mound stifled New York's offense. The win keeps the Athletics trending in the right direction after a slow start, while the Mets will need to find a way to get back on track.