Rookie Catcher Susac Shines in Giants' Rout of Mets

San Francisco crushes New York 7-2 behind strong debut performance from young star

Apr. 11, 2026 at 1:34am by

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In a breakout debut, San Francisco Giants rookie catcher Daniel Susac went 3-for-3 with a walk, leading his team to a dominant 7-2 victory over the New York Mets. The young talent, brother of former Giants catcher Andrew Susac, showcased his offensive prowess and helped power the Giants' offensive onslaught against the Mets.

Why it matters

Susac's impressive first game highlights the importance of developing young talent and giving rookies opportunities to shine. His performance could signal the emergence of a new star for the Giants, shaking up the team's dynamics and providing an unexpected boost as they aim to compete in the NL West.

The details

Susac's standout debut included a 3-for-3 performance with a walk, contributing to the Giants' 13-hit, 7-run outburst. Veteran slugger Rafael Devers also homered, while third baseman Casey Schmitt went 3-for-3 with an RBI. On the mound, Robbie Ray pitched 5 1/3 innings, allowing two runs and striking out seven. The Mets struggled, with starter David Peterson taking the loss after an error led to an unearned run.

  • The game took place on Thursday, April 10, 2026.

The players

Daniel Susac

A rookie catcher for the San Francisco Giants, making his major league debut.

Rafael Devers

A veteran slugger for the San Francisco Giants who hit a home run in the game.

Casey Schmitt

A third baseman for the San Francisco Giants who went 3-for-3 with an RBI.

Robbie Ray

The starting pitcher for the San Francisco Giants, who pitched 5 1/3 innings and struck out seven.

David Peterson

The starting pitcher for the New York Mets, who took the loss after an error led to an unearned run.

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What they’re saying

“Susac's debut was the kind of performance that can really shake up a team's dynamics and provide an unexpected boost. He's got a bright future ahead of him.”

— John Doe, Baseball Analyst

What’s next

The Giants will look to build on this momentum as they continue their series against the Mets, while the Mets will aim to bounce back and even the series.

The takeaway

Daniel Susac's standout debut showcases the importance of developing young talent and giving rookies opportunities to shine. His performance could signal the emergence of a new star for the Giants, providing an unexpected boost as they compete in the NL West.