Mets Beat Giants in Nail-Biter

J.D. Martinez's clutch hitting and Devin Williams' first save lead New York to victory

Apr. 3, 2026 at 1:05am by Ben Kaplan

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A fragmented, geometric painting depicting a baseball game in progress, with the players and field broken down into sharp, overlapping shapes in the colors of the Mets and Giants uniforms.A cubist interpretation of the nail-biting action as the Mets edge out the Giants in a close game.San Francisco Today

The New York Mets defeated the San Francisco Giants in a close game that came down to the wire. Newly-signed slugger J.D. Martinez came up big with a go-ahead RBI single in the 8th inning, and relief pitcher Devin Williams recorded his first save for the Mets to seal the win.

Why it matters

This victory keeps the Mets in contention in the NL East division race, while the Giants' playoff hopes take a hit with the home loss. The performance of Martinez and Williams also provides a boost of confidence for the Mets as they look to make a deep postseason run.

The details

After the Giants took an early lead, the Mets rallied in the late innings. In the 8th, Martinez delivered a clutch single to drive in the go-ahead run. In the 9th, Williams came in and shut the door, earning his first save since joining the Mets earlier this season.

  • The game was played on April 3, 2026.
  • Martinez's go-ahead hit came in the top of the 8th inning.
  • Williams recorded the save in the bottom of the 9th inning.

The players

J.D. Martinez

A veteran slugger who the Mets signed in the offseason to bolster their lineup.

Devin Williams

A hard-throwing relief pitcher who the Mets acquired in a trade and is now their closer.

New York Mets

A Major League Baseball team based in New York City that competes in the National League East division.

San Francisco Giants

A Major League Baseball team based in San Francisco, California that competes in the National League West division.

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What they’re saying

“I just wanted to come up big in that spot and help the team get the win. It's what I was brought here to do.”

— J.D. Martinez, Mets Outfielder

“Getting that first save out of the way feels great. I'm ready to keep contributing to this team's success.”

— Devin Williams, Mets Relief Pitcher

What’s next

The Mets and Giants will face off again tomorrow night in the second game of their series.

The takeaway

This hard-fought victory showcases the Mets' ability to win close games and get key contributions from their new additions, which will be crucial as they aim to make the playoffs and compete for a World Series title.