Zac Thornton shows off more than just his stuff in Mets’ win over Phillies

New York Mets left-handed pitcher Zac Thornton delivered another strong performance, helping his team secure a 6-3 victory over the Philadelphia Phillies at Citi Field. Thornton allowed just two runs on five hits and one walk over six innings of work. The victory marked his eighth quality start of the season, lowering his season ERA to 3.40.

Following the game, Mets interim manager Andy Green praised Thornton's competitive nature but challenged the pitcher to gain weight and increase his velocity during the upcoming offseason. Green emphasized that despite Thornton's impressive 14-start run, a spot in next season's starting rotation is not guaranteed and must be earned.