Game result and context
New York Mets defeat San Francisco Giants 4-2 in 2026 regular season matchup
Trailing by two runs entering the bottom of the eighth, the New York Mets scored four times to overcome the San Francisco Giants in a 4-2 win.
Final result
The New York Mets defeated the San Francisco Giants with a final score of 4-2. The game concluded after nine innings of play at the home ballpark of the Mets.
How the game changed
The Giants held a 2-0 lead through the first seven innings, supported by a scoreless six-inning outing from pitcher Cesar Perdomo. The momentum shifted decisively in the bottom of the eighth inning when the Mets offense produced four runs. Brett Baty initiated the scoring with a solo home run, and Bo Bichette followed later in the frame with a three-run home run to provide the winning margin.
Key performances
Bo Bichette led the Mets' offense, finishing the game with one hit and three RBIs. Brett Baty also contributed a home run. On the mound for New York, Christian Scott pitched 4.2 innings, allowing two earned runs while striking out seven batters. For the Giants, Jung Hoo Lee recorded one hit and two RBIs, while Cesar Perdomo allowed no earned runs over his six innings of work.
Season and playoff context
Following the game on September 6, 2026, the New York Mets hold a record of 65-78, placing them fifth in their division and tenth in the wild-card standings with a wild-card elimination number of 9. The San Francisco Giants fall to 59-85, ranking fourth in their division and eleventh in the wild-card race. The Giants have been eliminated from division contention and hold a wild-card elimination number of 2.