San Diego Padres vs New York Mets MLB Recap Betting Prediction
PublishedJuly 30, 2025,            Posted By: Maria Uebelhor
Last updated:July 30, 2025 ,

MLB Recap: San Diego Padres vs New York Mets – 7/29/25

The San Diego Padres defeated the New York Mets with a score of 7-1 at PETCO Park on July 29, 2025. Wandy Peralta secured the win for the Padres, improving his record to 4-1 with a 3.38 ERA. The Padres now hold a 58-49 record, placing them second in the NL West.

Manny Machado played a key role in the Padres’ victory, hitting a home run and earning three RBIs. Jacob Merrill also contributed with two RBIs. The Mets’ sole run came from a sacrifice fly by Starling Marte. The loss brought the Mets’ record to 62-45, keeping them first in the NL East.

The Padres took an early lead in the first inning, scoring one run. The game remained tight through the middle innings. In the fifth inning, the Mets scored their only run. Marte’s sacrifice fly brought Baty home, leveling the score. The Padres regained control in the sixth inning with another run. The seventh inning was pivotal, as the Padres added five runs. Machado hit a home run, bringing in three runs, while Merrill and Díaz each contributed with RBI hits. The Padres held the lead, finishing with a 7-1 win over the Mets.

Manny Machado led the Padres with a strong performance at the plate. He hit a home run and drove in three runs. This helped the Padres secure their victory. Jackson Merrill also contributed with two hits and two RBIs. His performance added to the Padres’ scoring in the later innings.

On the pitching side, Wandy Peralta earned the win for the Padres. He pitched one inning without allowing a run. José Buttó took the loss for the Mets. He allowed five runs in 1.67 innings, which made it hard for the Mets to keep up.

Sean Manaea was a bright spot for the Mets’ pitching staff. He pitched five innings and allowed just one run while striking out four. However, the Mets’ offense struggled. Mark Vientos was the only Mets player with more than one hit, finishing with two hits in the game.

What’s Next

The Padres’ win over the Mets impacts the standings in both divisions. The Padres, now 58-49, hold the second position in the West. This win helps them stay competitive in their division. They trail the first-place team by a few games. The Mets, with a record of 62-45, remain in the top spot in the East. Despite the loss, they still have a lead in their division. This game adds another chapter to the head-to-head history between the two teams this season.

The New York Mets continue their series against the San Diego Padres on Wednesday, July 30, 2025, at PETCO Park. This game starts at 4:10 PM. After this, the Mets will return home to face the San Francisco Giants on Friday, August 1, 2025, at Citi Field.

The San Diego Padres will also play the Mets again on Wednesday, July 30, 2025. Following this, they will start a new series at home against the St. Louis Cardinals on Friday, August 1, 2025, at 9:40 PM. The Padres will play this series at PETCO Park.

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