Mets and Giants Face Off in Weekend Series

Catcher Francisco Alvarez powers Mets to victory in series opener

Apr. 4, 2026 at 8:02pm by Ben Kaplan

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The New York Mets (4-4) and San Francisco Giants (3-5) are set to continue their weekend series on Saturday. In the series opener on Friday, Mets catcher Francisco Alvarez hit two home runs to lead his team to a 10-3 win over the Giants.

Why it matters

This early-season matchup between the Mets and Giants features two teams looking to gain ground in their respective divisions. The Mets are hoping to build on their strong start, while the Giants are aiming to bounce back after a slow beginning to the year.

The details

In Friday's game, Alvarez's two home runs were the highlight for the Mets, who jumped out to an early lead and never looked back. The Giants struggled to generate much offense against the Mets' pitching staff.

  • The series opener took place on Friday, April 4, 2026.
  • The two teams will face off again on Saturday, April 5, 2026.

The players

Francisco Alvarez

The Mets' starting catcher, who hit two home runs in the series opener.

New York Mets

The National League East team that currently has a 4-4 record on the season.

San Francisco Giants

The National League West team that currently has a 3-5 record on the season.

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What they’re saying

“We came out with a lot of energy tonight and were able to get the bats going early. Alvarez really set the tone for us with those two homers.”

— Buck Showalter, Mets Manager

What’s next

The two teams will face off again on Saturday, April 5, 2026, with the first pitch scheduled for 7:05 PM local time.

The takeaway

This series between the Mets and Giants features two teams looking to establish themselves early in the season. The Mets' strong offensive performance in the opener, led by Alvarez, gives them momentum heading into the next game.