Mets vs Giants Recap: Big Comeback Powers NYM to 10-3 Win

During the first inning the Mets struck fast and loud. Bichette singled to center and Lindor scored, making it 1-0. Later that inning, Semien singled and Bichette scored, pushing the lead to 2-0. The true turning play came in the fourth when Semien hit a long two-run homer, then Alvarez added another homer. That four-run swing made the score 5-0 and changed the game's energy. The Mets used that burst to build steady, growing momentum through later innings.

In the first inning the Mets jumped ahead quickly. Bichette singled and Lindor scored on the play, making it 1-0. Semien then singled with two outs and Bichette scored, pushing the lead to 2-0. The fourth inning brought the biggest blast as Semien homered with a runner aboard, then Alvarez homered two batters later. Those back-to-back homers pushed the score to 5-0. Later innings added runs, but that early scoring set the tone for the Mets.

The Giants tried to fight back in the sixth inning. Adames hit a ground rule double that brought in a run, and Bailey scored on a passed ball to make it 5-2. Later, Arraez singled with two outs in the eighth and Encarnacion scored, cutting the gap to 8-3. Still, the Mets kept answering with runs in the seventh and ninth. Those steady Mets responses made it hard for the Giants to build full momentum.

Nolan McLean started for the Mets and Tyler Mahle started for the Giants. The Mets collected 15 hits and ten runs without errors. Alvarez had two homers and the team kept pressure on the Giants' pitching. The Mets improved to 4-4 overall and the Giants fell to 3-5 after the loss. The Mets also showed depth in their lineup while the Giants tried to rally. Note that Juan Soto is day-to-day and Justin Hagenman is on the 60-day injured list.