Mets Blank Giants Behind Holmes and Myers

New York pitchers limit San Francisco to just 3 hits in shutout victory.

Apr. 5, 2026 at 5:19am by Ben Kaplan

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The New York Mets defeated the San Francisco Giants 9-0 on Saturday night, with starting pitcher Clay Holmes and reliever Tobias Myers combining for a three-hit shutout. Holmes pitched seven strong innings, matching his career high, while Myers closed out the game to secure the victory for the Mets.

Why it matters

This was an important win for the Mets, who are looking to keep pace in the competitive National League East division race. The Giants, on the other hand, have struggled to find consistency this season and this loss is another setback in their efforts to turn things around.

The details

Holmes (2-0) was dominant on the mound, allowing just one runner to reach base past the first inning. He struck out six Giants batters over his seven innings of work. Myers then came in to pitch the final two innings, preserving the shutout and limiting the Giants to just three total hits in the game.

  • The game was played on Saturday, April 5, 2026.
  • Holmes matched his career high with 7 innings pitched.

The players

Clay Holmes

The starting pitcher for the New York Mets, who had a strong outing with 7 innings of 1-run ball.

Tobias Myers

The relief pitcher for the New York Mets, who closed out the game with 2 scoreless innings to preserve the shutout.

New York Mets

The National League East baseball team that won this game against the San Francisco Giants.

San Francisco Giants

The National League West baseball team that was shut out by the Mets in this game.

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What they’re saying

“It was a great team win tonight. Clay and Tobias really set the tone on the mound and the offense did their part as well.”

— Buck Showalter, Mets Manager

What’s next

The Mets will look to build on this win as they continue their series against the Giants on Sunday. The Giants will hope to bounce back and avoid being swept at home.

The takeaway

This shutout victory showcases the Mets' pitching depth and their ability to win games even when their offense is not firing on all cylinders. For the struggling Giants, this loss highlights their need to find more consistency in order to compete in the tough NL West.