Zac Thorntons scoreless streak continues in impressive outing as Mets beat Brewers

MILWAUKEE — The intrigue surrounding Zac Thornton isn’t about to dissipate anytime soon.For a second straight start, the rookie left-hander worked at least six innings for the Mets and departed without allowing a run.What’s not to like?His attack-the-strike-zone approach is refreshing, as veterans such as Freddy Peralta and Kodai Senga in particular continue to struggle on that front.

On Tuesday, Thornton carried the Mets to a 4-0 victory over the Brewers at American Family Field for the team’s third win in five games since the All-Star break.Join Post Sports+ for exciting subscriber-only features, including real-time texting with Mike Puma about the inside buzz on the Mets.

Thornton pitched six shutout innings, allowing three hits and one walk with two strikeouts.It followed his seven scoreless frames against the Red Sox on July 12, and in his previous start he surrendered only one earned run over six innings against the Phillies.

The opposition has been challenging.David Peterson’s trade to the Cubs last month created the opening for Thornton, and he’s seized the moment.This latest gem lowered his ERA to 1.93 over four career major league starts.Another young pitcher who has excelled, Christian Scott, is set to face the Brewers in Wednesday’s series finale.

Those two arms have joined rookie Nolan McLean to give the Mets a starting pitching nucleus worth celebrating.Jared Young’s second-inning homer against Brandon Sproat gave the Mets a 1-0 lead.Young’s blast was his seventh of the season, continuing his left-handed offensive contributions at first base, where he has provided a measure of respectability for the Mets this season.Thornton received a defensive boost in the third when Carson Benge snagged Joey Ortiz’s sinking line drive on a dive in left field for the second out.

Thornton began his night by allowing a single and walk in the first inning but escaped by getting Andrew Vaughn to ground into a double play.The single he allowed...