Mets Crush Giants 9-0 Behind Strong Pitching

Holmes and Myers combine for three-hit shutout as Mets offense explodes late

Apr. 5, 2026 at 3:52am by Ben Kaplan

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The New York Mets defeated the San Francisco Giants 9-0 on Saturday night, with pitchers Clay Holmes and Tobias Myers combining for a three-hit shutout. Holmes pitched seven strong innings, allowing just one runner past first base, while Myers retired the final six batters to complete the Mets' first shutout of the season. The Mets' offense broke the game open with a five-run fifth inning, highlighted by a three-run homer from pinch-hitter Tyrone Taylor.

Why it matters

The win moves the Mets to 5-2 on the season, keeping them near the top of the NL East standings. Meanwhile, the Giants drop to 1-5 at home, continuing their early-season struggles. This game showcases the Mets' pitching depth and offensive firepower, which could make them a force to be reckoned with in the National League.

The details

Holmes matched his career high with seven innings pitched, allowing just three hits and two walks while striking out four. The Mets got to Giants starter Landen Roupp early, taking advantage of some defensive miscues to score two runs in the first. They then broke the game open in the fifth, with RBI singles from Bo Bichette and Mark Vientos before Taylor's three-run blast.

  • The game was played on Saturday, April 5, 2026.
  • Holmes' seven-inning outing matched his career high.

The players

Clay Holmes

The Mets' starting pitcher, who threw seven strong innings and allowed just three hits.

Tobias Myers

The Mets' relief pitcher, who retired the final six batters to complete the shutout.

Tyrone Taylor

The Mets' pinch-hitter, who hit a three-run homer in the fifth inning to break the game open.

Landen Roupp

The Giants' starting pitcher, who took the loss after allowing two runs in the first inning.

Logan Webb

The Giants' ace, who was scheduled to start on Sunday against the Mets.

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What they’re saying

“We came out and played a complete game today. Clay set the tone on the mound, and the offense did a great job of taking advantage of their mistakes and then breaking it open late.”

— Buck Showalter, Mets Manager

What’s next

The Mets and Giants will conclude their series on Sunday, with Giants ace Logan Webb taking the mound against Mets pitcher Kodai Senga.

The takeaway

The Mets' dominant performance on the mound and at the plate showcases their potential as a top contender in the National League this season. Meanwhile, the Giants' continued struggles at home raise concerns about their ability to compete in the NL West.