A’s Sweep the Mets!

Q: What was the final score of the Athletics vs. Mets game on April 12, 2026?

The final score was 1-0 in favor of the Athletics.

Q: Who was the winning pitcher in the Athletics' sweep of the Mets?

Aaron Civale was the winning pitcher for the Athletics in their sweep over the Mets.

Q: How significant is the Athletics' sweep of the Mets?

This sweep is significant as it marks the first time in franchise history that the Athletics have swept the New York Mets.

Q: What was the Mets' performance leading up to the game against the Athletics?

The Mets were on a four-game losing streak before facing the Athletics.

NEW YORK, NEW YORK - APRIL 12: Nick Kurtz #16 of the Athletics celebrates as he rounds the bases after hitting a solo home run against the New York Mets during the third inning at Citi Field on April 12, 2026 in New York City. (Photo by Caean Couto/Getty Images) | Getty Images

The Athletics defeated the Mets 1-0, completing a sweep of New York’s national league team for the first time in franchise history.

Having won the first two games of their series against the New York Mets, the Athletics sent right-hander Aaron Civale to the mound with a series sweep on their minds. On the other side, the Mets countered with their prized offseason pitching acquisition Freddy Peralta, hoping to snap their four-game losing streak and avoid being swept.

Both pitchers threw scoreless first innings. Civale allowed two hits, but no runs. The A’s turned a nifty strike them out, throw them out double play and then Civale struck out the Mets third baseman Bo Bichette to strand a runner on second base.

In the second inning, the A’s had their first scoring chance of the game. They made Peralta throw a lot of pitches and got runners on third and second with two outs, only for center fielder Denzel Clarke to strikeout to end the inning.

The next inning, the A’s broke the deadlock. First baseman Nick Kurtz hit his first home run of the year, a solo shot to right field. Cue the elephant mask! Churn that butter!

Since he hit 36 homers last year, A’s fans probably did not expect the reigning American League Rookie of the Year’s first home run to not come until the 15th game of the season. With the A’s returning to the hitters paradise that is West Sacramento’s Sutter Health Park tomorrow, today will likely not be the only game in which Kurtz hits a home run this week.

Civale kept the Mets off the board in the bottom of the third, recording a nine-pitch shutdown inning. Then, the A’s attempted to increase their lead in the fourth against Peralta. Third baseman Max Muncy walked and second baseman Jeff McNeil doubled, putting runners on second and third with only one out.

The Mets pitcher escaped the jam unscathed in large part thanks to his center fielder Carson Benge, who made a sensational diving catch to rob A’s center fielder Denzel Clarke of a two-RBI base hit. That outstanding defensive play ensured the visitors remained hitless with runners in scoring position in this matchup.

Peralta kept the Mets close, pitching six innings of one-run ball. His counterpart Civale continued to work efficiently and effectively, protecting the A’s slim lead. He kept the Mets off the board the first five innings, only throwing 61 pitches. The Mets lineup is missing its anchor, injured superstar Juan Soto, yet the team still has stars Francisco Lindor and Bo Bichette leading the way offensively.

In the bottom of the sixth inning, Athletics manager Mark Kotsay removed Civale for left-handed reliever Hogan Harris with two Mets on base and two outs. At 75 pitches thrown with only four hits allowed and zero runs, the A’s starter likely had enough left in the tank to attempt to get the last out. Nevertheless, Kotsay’s risky move worked as Harris got New York’s pinch hitter Mark Vientos to hit an inning-ending fly out.

The game turned into a battle of the bullpens. In the bottom of the seventh, former A’s player Marcus Semien hit a deep fly ball to left field off A’s reliever Scott Barlow. It fortunately stayed in the park and left fielder Tyler Soderstrom made the catch. Speaking of former A’s, left-hander Sean Manaea accumulated four strikeouts over three scoreless innings in relief.

The A’s lack of offense after the fourth inning did not come back to bite them. Lawrence Butler made a nice sliding catch in right field to rob a potential double in the eighth inning and then Joel Kuhnel retired the Mets in order in the ninth to earn his second save with the Athletics.

Going 5-1 in New York City means the tied for first place 8-7 A’s can enjoy a happy flight back to Sacramento. Tomorrow, the team begins its second home series of the season against the Texas Rangers. It should be a great pitching matchup as Luis Severino will be opposed by Nathan Eovaldi. Look for the team to build on its road success as the A’s aim to cement themselves as a squad to be taken seriously this campaign.