Thornton’s Rough Night Exposed | New York Mets News

0:00On September 6, Zach Thornton had a rough outing on Saturday, giving up four home runs in just five innings. This was a big change from his previous starts, where he'd only allowed seven homers in over 60 innings. The Giants' batters really jumped on his pitches early in the count, in a costume. He was charged with six runs on seven hits and a walk, striking out six. It seems like teams are starting to figure him out, planning to attack his early pitches. Thornton himself acknowledged this, saying he's going to keep drawing strikes and expects to get hit sometimes. Thornton's been a bit of a surprise this season, pitching much better than expected for a guy with his background. Every start is like an audition for next year, and he could end up being a depth option for the Mets, maybe starting in triple A Syracuse. He's got a 353 earned run average overall, which is pretty solid. To be successful, he relies on mixing pitches and smart location, not just overpowering velocity. But on Saturday, the Giants hitter's guest right and made him pay.

1:00Even though it was a tough game, Thornton is a competitor. He'll likely use this experience to get back on track and improve his approach, aiming to avoid those hard-hit balls in the future. That's your update from New York Mets News Today, powered by AI.