San Francisco Giants 9–5 New York Mets: match recap

San Francisco Giants9
New York Mets5

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San Francisco Giants and New York Mets finished 9–5 (MLB) on September 5, 2026. Below: the form, standings and head-to-head record both teams took into the game.

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Match recap

The Giants crushed the Mets 9-3, powered by six home runs including two each from Rafael Devers and Christian Koss. Starter Anthony Molina silenced New York's lineup, allowing just one hit over five scoreless innings.

San Francisco seized control early with a relentless power display, hammering starter Zac Thornton for six runs over five innings, highlighted by Christian Koss's two homers. The Mets managed only four hits total, with A.J. Ewing providing their lone bright spot with a two-run homer. Anthony Molina was dominant, racking up six strikeouts and leaving the Mets' bats in disarray, while the Giants' bullpen shut the door even as New York's defense posted zero errors.

Key factors

  • Overwhelming power edge — Giants out-homered Mets 6-1
  • Dominant pitching from Anthony Molina — 1 hit over 5 IP
  • Mets lineup went cold — just 4 hits, 8 Ks

The Analyst's verdict

This was a showcase of raw power beating a vulnerable pitching staff. The Giants will look to sustain this momentum against tougher arms, while the Mets need to re-establish their offensive identity after a flat performance.

Matchup edge

Form edge: New York Mets, 3-2 in the last 5 games against 2-3 for San Francisco Giants.

Matchup to watch: San Francisco Giants’ attack (index 93) against New York Mets’ defence (index 100).

Matchup to watch: New York Mets’ attack (index 93) against San Francisco Giants’ defence (index 105).

Recent form: last 5

San Francisco Giants: 2 wins and 3 losses in the last 5, with 32 runs scored and 35 conceded.

San Francisco Giants
Sep 4, 2026at New York MetsL6–10
Sep 3, 2026at Pittsburgh PiratesL2–5
Sep 2, 2026at Pittsburgh PiratesW5–4
Sep 1, 2026at Pittsburgh PiratesL12–13
Aug 31, 2026at Atlanta BravesW7–3

New York Mets: 3 wins and 2 losses in the last 5, with 28 runs scored and 24 conceded.

New York Mets
Sep 4, 2026vs San Francisco GiantsW10–6
Sep 2, 2026at Tampa Bay RaysW10–4
Sep 1, 2026at Tampa Bay RaysL2–6
Aug 31, 2026at Tampa Bay RaysW3–2
Aug 30, 2026vs Houston AstrosL3–6

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Head-to-head

In the last 5 meetings on record, San Francisco Giants won 1, New York Mets won 4.

Sep 4, 2026New York Mets10–6San Francisco Giants
Apr 5, 2026San Francisco Giants2–5New York Mets
Apr 4, 2026San Francisco Giants0–9New York Mets
Apr 3, 2026San Francisco Giants3–10New York Mets
Apr 2, 2026San Francisco Giants7–2New York Mets

Season so far

San Francisco Giants are 27th of 30 on win rate after 142 games (58-84).

New York Mets are 25th of 30 on win rate after 141 games (64-77).

#TeamPWLRuns
27San Francisco Giants1425884592:669
25New York Mets1416477587:633

Team season model

  • San Francisco Giants attack index 93: 7% less scoring per game than the league average.
  • San Francisco Giants defence index 105: 5% more conceded per game than the league average.
  • New York Mets attack index 93: 7% less scoring per game than the league average.
  • New York Mets defence index 100: conceding level with the league average per game.

Index 100 is the league average per game. Above 100 in attack means more scoring; below 100 in defence means fewer conceded.

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