Full Breakdown
Mets Rally Past Giants on Bichette’s Late Homer
9/7/2026, 2:43:32 AM
Game-Winning Blast and Key Plays
In the eighth inning, the New York Mets seized a 4-2 lead after Bo Bichette hit a go-ahead three-run home run to left-field. The rally began when Brett Baty delivered his second career pinch-hit homer, followed by A.J. Ewing’s single and a sacrifice bunt by Luis Torrens. After a defensive play by right-fielder Jung Hoo Lee, the Giants intentionally walked Juan Soto, after which Bichette drove an 0-1 slider into the stands for his 16th season homer, putting the Mets ahead for good.
Pitching Performances
Mets starter Christian Scott worked 4 2/3 innings, allowing three of the four hits that came in the fourth inning when the Giants took a 2-0 lead on Lee’s two-run single. Reliever Tobias Myers, promoted from Triple-A Syracuse, earned his first win by stranding a runner in the eighth. Kodai Senga closed the game with a perfect ninth inning, recording his sixth save in as many opportunities. For San Francisco, rookie right-hander César Perdomo impressed in his debut, limiting the Mets to three singles over six innings and striking out Bichette and rookie Carson Benge.
Statistical Highlights
- Bichette’s blast marked his 16th home run of the season.
- Baty’s pinch-hit homer was his second career effort in that role.
- Myers recorded his first win, improving the Mets’ record to 65-78.
- Senga’s save brought his total to six flawless outings.
Late-Season Implications
Although the Mets are out of playoff contention, the comeback underscores the team’s continued competitive drive. Managerial decisions, such as the intentional walk to Soto and the use of Myers in a high-leverage situation, highlight a willingness to experiment with roster options as the season winds down. The performance may influence future roster considerations and provide momentum heading into the offseason.
