The family moment that made Zach Thornton’s Mets debut extra ‘special’
Zach Thornton made his major league debut with the New York Mets, a moment made special by the presence of his father, Paul, who is recovering from spinal surgery. Despite the Mets' loss to the Nationals, Paul expressed pride in his son's performance. Zach reflected on the significance of having his father at the game, highlighting the emotional support during this challenging time.
- ▪Zach Thornton pitched into the fifth inning in his MLB debut against the Washington Nationals.
- ▪His father, Paul Thornton, attended the game after undergoing spinal surgery and being confined to a wheelchair.
- ▪Zach allowed four earned runs but retired nine of the final ten batters he faced.
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MLB New York Mets The family moment that made Zach Thornton’s Mets debut extra ‘special’ By Mike Puma Published May 21, 2026, 1:31 a.m. ET See more of our coverage in your search results. Add The New York Post on Google WASHINGTON — Zach Thornton’s thrills Wednesday included sharing the night with his father, who is recovering from spinal surgery. Paul Thornton has been confined to a wheelchair, his legs paralyzed, after undergoing surgery April 2 that removed part of a tumor from his spine. He will undergo radiation this summer. Access the Mets beat like never before Join Post Sports+ for exciting subscriber-only features, including real-time texting with Mike Puma about the inside buzz on the Mets.
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