NY Mets announce lineup vs San Francisco Giants for Sunday game

Andrew Tredinnick, NorthJersey.comSun, September 6, 2026 at 3:20 PM UTC

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NEW YORK — The Mets could not keep up their momentum on Saturday afternoon.

After jumping out to a 2-1 lead, the Giants rattled off five unanswered runs off Zac Thornton, who gave up four home runs in his outing.

The Mets ultimately fell 9-5 despite a two-run home run from A.J. Ewing and three RBI from Brettt Baty.

The Mets will have an opportunity to grab the series win at 1:40 p.m. on Sunday afternoon at Citi Field.

NY Mets, Giants probable starting pitchers for Sunday game

After getting an extra few days of rest, Christian Scott will return to the mound for the Mets.

It will be Scott's 21st start of the season. He is 4-4 with a 3.80 ERA and 1.31 WHIP and 113 strikeouts in 94⅔ innings. The right-hander has not pitched since Aug. 28 when he allowed three earned runs on one hit and five walks in 5⅓ innings with two strikeouts.

Giants left-hander Cesar Perdomo will be making his first career start and second major league appearance on Sunday. The 24-year-old allowed one earned run on three hits and one walk with four strikeouts in four innings in his debut against the Pirates on Sept. 1.

NY Mets announce Sunday lineup vs. Giants

Francisco Lindor SS

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Juan Soto DH

Bo Bichette 3B

Carson Benge RF

Mark Vientos 1B

Marcus Semien 2B

Nick Morabito LF

A.J Ewing CF

Luis Torrens C

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