Zach Thornton pitched 7 innings, struck out 5, and allowed no earned runs against the Boston Red Sox on July 12 at Citi Field. He posted the highest score in The Game Network Performance Index across all 15 games played that day.
The New York Mets fell 3-2 despite Thornton's effort on the mound at Citi Field in Queens, New York. He held Boston scoreless through his 7 innings of work, giving the Mets a chance to win before the bullpen was called upon.
Thornton's line of 7.0 innings pitched, 5 strikeouts, and 0 earned runs stood as the top pitching performance of the day among all starters and relievers. His outing separated him from the field, including runner-up Alex Bregman of the Chicago Cubs, who went 3-for-5 with 1 home run and 4 RBI.
Through 3 appearances in the 2026 season, Thornton carries a 0-1 record with a 2.60 ERA, a 0.92 WHIP, 15 strikeouts, and 17.3 innings pitched.