Giants 7, Mets 2: Mets struggle in San Francisco with yet another loss
Neither the Mets offense or pitching was up to the task of stopping the losing skid.
SAN FRANCISCO, CALIFORNIA - APRIL 02: Manager Carlos Mendoza #64 takes the ball from pitcher David Peterson #23 taking him out of the game against the San Francisco Giants in the bottom of the fifth inning at Oracle Park on April 02, 2026 in San Francisco, California. (Photo by Thearon W. Henderson/Getty Images) | Getty Images The Mets came into their series against the Giants already scuffling a bit.
They had just lost two straight games to the Cardinals, sitting at an even 3-3 record six games into the season. David Peterson was coming off a solid first start of the season against the Pirates, facing off against former Cy Young winner Robbie Ray. The Mets started the game off with some offense, which had been sorely lacking over the past few games.
After a lead off walk by Francisco Lindor, Juan Soto hit into a force out, replacing Lindor at first and being the runner driven in by a Bo Bichette double. The Mets didn’t have any more hits in the inning after that, and the ball was turned over to David Peterson for his first inning of work, which was less than ideal. David Peterson had a rollercoaster of a first inning.
He threw just fifteen pitches, which one would think is efficient at first. But he was incredibly efficient at giving up runs, giving up three in the first inning. With two outs and Heliot Ramos on first, Peterson gave up a triple to Luis Arraez to tie the game, a double to Matt Chapman to put the Giants ahead, and he committed an error on a play at first to allow Chapman to score an insurance run.