Mets drop third straight in series-opening loss to Giants

New York's offensive struggles continue as they fall to 3-4 on the season.

Apr. 3, 2026 at 5:04am by Ben Kaplan

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The New York Mets lost 7-2 to the San Francisco Giants on Thursday night, extending their losing streak to three games. The Mets took an early 1-0 lead, but the Giants responded with three runs in the bottom of the first inning and added two more in the third to pull away. Mets starter David Peterson struggled, allowing five runs over 4.1 innings, while the offense managed just five hits and went 0-for-3 with runners in scoring position.

Why it matters

The Mets' early-season struggles have put them in a hole in the NL East standings, and they'll need to turn things around quickly to avoid falling further behind their division rivals. The team's offensive woes have been particularly concerning, as they've scored just 18 runs over their last five games.

The details

In the first inning, Bo Bichette hit an RBI double to give the Mets a 1-0 lead, but the Giants responded with three runs in the bottom half of the inning. David Peterson allowed an RBI triple and double, then committed a fielding error that led to another run. Mark Vientos hit a solo home run in the second to make it 3-2, but the Giants added two more runs in the third on sacrifice flies to extend their lead. Peterson allowed five runs on nine hits over 4.1 innings, and the Mets' offense was limited to just five hits and went 0-for-3 with runners in scoring position.

  • The game was played on Thursday, April 3, 2026.
  • The Mets and Giants will continue their series on Friday, April 4, 2026 at 10:15 p.m.

The players

Bo Bichette

A shortstop for the New York Mets who hit an RBI double in the first inning.

Juan Soto

An outfielder for the New York Mets who scored on Bichette's RBI double in the first inning.

David Peterson

The starting pitcher for the New York Mets who allowed five runs over 4.1 innings.

Mark Vientos

A third baseman for the New York Mets who hit a solo home run in the second inning.

Sean Manaea

A relief pitcher for the San Francisco Giants who allowed two runs, including a solo home run.

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What they’re saying

“We just couldn't get the bats going tonight. It's frustrating, but we'll come back tomorrow and try to even the series.”

— Bo Bichette, Mets Shortstop

What’s next

The Mets will look to bounce back on Friday night when they continue their series against the Giants. Nolan McLean is scheduled to take the mound for New York, while Tyler Mahle will start for San Francisco.

The takeaway

The Mets' early-season struggles have put them in a difficult position, and they'll need to find a way to jumpstart their offense if they want to climb back into the NL East race. With a tough series against the Giants followed by a matchup with the defending champion Dodgers, the Mets will need to turn things around quickly to avoid falling too far behind their division rivals.