Zac Thornton Shines With Six Strong Innings in Mets' Win Over Phillies

New York Mets rookie Zac Thornton earned his eighth quality start in a 6-3 victory over the Philadelphia Phillies, allowing two runs on five hits and one walk with five strikeouts over six innings. The 24-year-old left-hander improved his season ERA to 3.40 over 79.1 innings while making impressive defensive plays. Interim manager Andy Green praised his aggressive approach and challenged him to add weight this offseason.