Mets Rally Late to Beat Giants, Extend Win Streak

New York scores four runs in the eighth inning to secure third straight victory.

Apr. 5, 2026 at 11:05pm by Ben Kaplan

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The New York Mets defeated the San Francisco Giants 5-2 on Sunday, rallying for four runs in the eighth inning to pick up their third consecutive win and take three of four games in the series.

Why it matters

The Mets' late-inning comeback showcases their resilience and ability to overcome deficits, an important quality for a team aiming to contend in the competitive National League East division.

The details

New York broke through against the Giants' bullpen in the eighth, stringing together five consecutive hits. Jorge Polanco doubled and Luis Robert Jr. followed with a single before Luis Torrens delivered a go-ahead two-run double to put the Mets in front 3-2. Mark Vientos reached on a misplay that allowed another run to score, and Marcus Semien added an RBI double to extend the lead to 5-2.

  • The Mets took an early 1-0 lead in the second inning on Vientos' RBI single.
  • San Francisco rallied in the sixth, tying the game on a Matt Chapman RBI double before taking a 2-1 lead on a Luis Arraez single.
  • The Mets' four-run eighth inning proved to be the decisive moment in the game.

The players

New York Mets

A professional baseball team based in New York City, competing in the National League East division of Major League Baseball.

San Francisco Giants

A professional baseball team based in San Francisco, California, competing in the National League West division of Major League Baseball.

Jorge Polanco

A Mets player who doubled in the eighth inning, sparking the team's late-game rally.

Luis Robert Jr.

A Mets player who singled in the eighth inning, contributing to the team's four-run outburst.

Luis Torrens

A Mets player who delivered a go-ahead two-run double in the eighth inning, putting the team in front 3-2.

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What they’re saying

“This was a big win for us, especially coming back late like that. The guys really battled and showed a lot of heart.”

— Buck Showalter, Mets Manager

What’s next

The Mets return home to face the Arizona Diamondbacks on Tuesday at 7:10 p.m., with Freddy Peralta scheduled to start.

The takeaway

The Mets' late-inning heroics and ability to overcome deficits demonstrate their resilience and potential to be a contender in the NL East this season, as they look to build on their third straight win.