Mets 10, Giants 3: Offense heats up, but Soto departs early
The bats finally broke out and Nolan McLean was perfect through five, but Juan Soto left the game due to calf tightness.
SAN FRANCISCO, CALIFORNIA - APRIL 03: Francisco Alvarez #4 of the New York Mets celebrates as he trots around the bases after hitting a solo home run against the San Francisco Giants in the top of the fourth inning at Oracle Park on April 03, 2026 in San Francisco, California. (Photo by Thearon W. Henderson/Getty Images) | Getty Images There was a lot to like about tonight’s relatively smooth and easy 10-3 victory over the Giants at Oracle Park in San Francisco.
The Mets’ offense, which had been floundering, finally had a big day. Marcus Semien hit his first home run as a Met and Francisco Alvarez went deep twice. Semien and Bo Bichette both had a three-hit game.
Nolan McLean was brilliant—perfect through his first five. Much like McLean’s performance, it was almost a perfect night…except for one very significant wrinkle. Juan Soto left the game in the bottom of the first inning after experiencing calf tightness running the bases in the top of the inning.
So instead of being able to breathe easy and freely enjoy a nice rebound win after last night’s disastrous game, some anxiety and foreboding hangs like a specter over this victory. Nonetheless, this was otherwise a relatively stress-free game. The Mets got on the board right away in the first against Tyler Mahle.
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