New York MetsvsSan Diego Padres
NYM 2/SD 3
Things to say
Padres edged the Mets 3-2 at Petco Park.
01
opener
Padres took it 3-2, classic Petco grinder. Mets had chances but couldn't string anything together late. One-run game the whole way.
02
key player
San Diego's starter got into his stuff early and basically set the tone — kept the heart of that Mets order off balance all night.
03
hot take
Mets manager went to the pen too early again. You can't keep yanking guys with a lead that thin.
04
deep cut
Padres are 33-30 now, quietly creeping up while nobody's watching. That bullpen's WHIP has been nasty at home.
05
exit
Anyway, we'll see if the Mets can bounce back tomorrow — they're staring down a long road trip.
The recap
Padres edged the Mets 3-2 at Petco in a tight one that came down to the bullpen. San Diego's arms slammed the door late while New York's bats went quiet right when the heart of the order needed to do something.
Mets drop to 28-36 and you can feel the season slipping, while the Padres climb three over .500. Classic low-scoring NL West grind — blink and you missed the run that decided it.