The San Diego Padres faced the New York Mets at Citi Field on September 17, 2025. The Padres took the game with a 7-4 win, improving their record to 82-69, while the Mets fell to 78-73. Adrian Morejon earned the win, bringing his season record to 11-5 with an ERA of 2.15. Manny Machado was a key player for the Padres, driving in four runs. He hit a home run during the game, contributing significantly to the victory. Ramon Laureano also made a notable impact with a home run and one RBI. The Padres managed to outscore the Mets, despite the Mets’ four home runs in the game. The Padres started strong with a run in the first inning. The Mets answered back with a run of their own. In the second inning, the Padres added another run to take the lead. The Mets stayed quiet until the fourth inning, scoring one to tie the game at 2-2. The fifth inning saw the Padres break away, scoring four runs. The Mets managed to score one in the fifth and another in the seventh, but it wasn’t enough. The Padres secured their win with an extra run in the ninth, ending the game at 7-4.

Manny Machado led the Padres with a strong performance at the plate. He went 3-for-5, hitting a home run and driving in four runs. His efforts played a big role in the Padres’ win over the Mets.

Adrian Morejon earned the win for the Padres. He pitched 1.33 innings without allowing a hit or run, striking out two batters. His performance helped keep the Mets’ offense in check during a key part of the game.

David Peterson took the loss for the Mets, giving up six runs over five innings. He struggled with control, walking three batters and allowing a home run. The Padres took advantage of his difficulties to secure the victory.

What’s Next

The Padres’ win over the Mets puts them at 82-69, keeping them in 2nd place in the West. This win helps them stay competitive in the division race. They are looking to improve their record further as the season progresses. The Mets, now 78-73, remain in 2nd place in the East. The loss is a setback for their bid to close the gap with the division leader. Both teams will need to focus on their remaining games to secure playoff spots.

The Padres will continue their series against the Mets at Citi Field on Thursday, September 18, 2025, at 1:10 PM. This game is part of their current series before they travel to face the Chicago White Sox starting Friday. After the series with the White Sox, they will return home to play the Milwaukee Brewers.

The Mets will also play the Padres again on Thursday, September 18, 2025, at 1:10 PM at Citi Field. Following this game, they will start a new series against the Washington Nationals on Friday. The Mets will remain at home for the Nationals series before hitting the road to play the Chicago Cubs.

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