Alvarez Homers Twice as Mets Rout Giants 10-3

Rookie Nolan McLean retires first 15 batters in dominant outing for New York

Apr. 4, 2026 at 5:53am by Ben Kaplan

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A fragmented, geometric painting depicting a baseball game in motion, with overlapping planes of color and shape representing the dynamic action on the field.A cubist interpretation of the Mets' offensive explosion and dominant pitching performance in their blowout win over the Giants.San Francisco Today

Francisco Alvarez hit two home runs and rookie Nolan McLean retired the first 15 batters he faced as the New York Mets snapped a three-game skid with a 10-3 blowout victory over the San Francisco Giants on Friday night. Bo Bichette and Marcus Semien each had three hits for the Mets, who collected a season-high 15 hits.

Why it matters

The Mets' offensive outburst and strong pitching performance from McLean are a welcome sign after the team had struggled to score runs in their previous three games. The win helps the Mets keep pace in the competitive NL East division race.

The details

Alvarez led the Mets' offensive onslaught, hitting solo home runs in the fourth and seventh innings. Semien also hit a two-run homer in the fourth, while Bichette and Semien each drove in runs in the first inning to give the Mets an early lead. McLean was dominant on the mound, retiring the first 15 Giants batters he faced before allowing two runs in the sixth inning.

  • The game took place on Friday, April 4, 2026.
  • McLean retired the first 15 Giants batters he faced.

The players

Francisco Alvarez

A catcher for the New York Mets who hit two home runs in the game.

Nolan McLean

A rookie pitcher for the New York Mets who retired the first 15 batters he faced.

Bo Bichette

An infielder for the New York Mets who had three hits and drove in a run.

Marcus Semien

An infielder for the New York Mets who had three hits, including a two-run home run.

Juan Soto

An outfielder for the New York Mets who left the game early with right calf tightness.

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What they’re saying

“We needed a game like this to get us going again. Alvarez and the rest of the offense really came through for us tonight.”

— Carlos Mendoza, Mets Manager

What’s next

Soto will undergo imaging on his right calf on Saturday to determine the extent of the injury.

The takeaway

The Mets' offensive explosion and dominant pitching performance from their rookie hurler are a positive sign for the team as they look to bounce back from their recent struggles and keep pace in the NL East race.