The Mets enter Petco Park riding momentum from yesterday's dominant 5-0 shutout victory, a stark contrast to the Padres' nightmarish 1-9 slide over their last 10 games. Griffin Canning takes the mound for San Diego carrying a troubling 7.16 ERA that screams regression candidate, especially against a Mets lineup anchored by Juan Soto's .293 average and 13 home runs. The right-hander's recent velocity readings around 90.2 MPH suggest he's not overpowering hitters, relying heavily on his changeup (27.7% usage) and four-seam fastball to get by. Meanwhile, Nolan McLean brings intrigue as a young arm with limited MLB exposure but promising stuff, featuring a sinker-heavy approach (34.9%) that should play well in Petco's spacious confines. His 94.9 MPH sinker and complementary breaking balls give him weapons against a Padres lineup that's struggled mightily during this extended skid. The contrast in recent form is stark - New York has won 6 of 10 despite their overall .444 record, while San Diego has cratered from a respectable start to this season. Key injuries plague both clubs, but the Padres' losses feel more impactful with Jake Cronenworth, Joe Musgrove, and Luis Campusano sidelined. The Mets counter with their own IL concerns including Francisco Lindor and Jorge Polanco, but Juan Soto's presence provides a legitimate difference-maker in the middle of their order. Petco Park's pitcher-friendly dimensions should keep this game relatively low-scoring, but the pitching matchup favors New York despite McLean's inexperience.

Scoring Dynamics

Early (1-3) 3R McLean's sinker generates early contact, Canning struggles command

Middle (4-6) 3R Bullpens settle in after starters exit by inning 6

Late (7-9) 1R Late rally attempt falls short for struggling Padres

Matchup Analysis

Padres

Petco Park pitcher-friendly dimensions

Ty France providing steady hitting

Home crowd support

Brutal 1-9 stretch in last 10 games

Griffin Canning's 7.16 ERA

Multiple key injuries including Cronenworth, Musgrove

Mets

Juan Soto's elite offensive production

Coming off dominant 5-0 victory

Better recent form at 6-4 in last 10

Poor road record at 13-20

Francisco Lindor and key players on IL

Nolan McLean lacks extensive MLB track record

Risk Factors

Padres desperation could spark unexpected offense

McLean's limited MLB sample size creates uncertainty

Key Matchups

Juan Soto vs Griffin Canning batter Elite hitter vs struggling pitcher with 7.16 ERA

Xander Bogaerts vs Nolan McLean batter Veteran experience against young pitcher making starts

Jackson Merrill vs Nolan McLean pitcher Sinker-heavy approach should challenge struggling young hitter

Statistical Edges

First to Score Mets 68%

Strikeouts 14 11-17

Total Runs 7 5-9

Game Preview

The game opens with Nolan McLean attacking the strike zone aggressively, using his sinker to induce early contact from the struggling Padres hitters. Juan Soto provides an immediate answer in the top of the first, working a leadoff walk against Griffin Canning before coming around to score on Marcus Semien's RBI single, giving New York an early 1-0 advantage. The Padres respond in the third when Ty France drives in Jackson Merrill with a clutch two-out single, knotting the score at 1-1 and providing a brief spark for the home crowd. The pivotal fourth inning sees McLean lose command momentarily, but the Mets capitalize when Brett Baty launches a two-run double down the left field line, pushing the lead to 3-1. Canning's struggles continue as his pitch count escalates, forcing San Diego to turn to their bullpen by the sixth inning. The Padres mount their strongest rally in the sixth, loading the bases with one out before Xander Bogaerts delivers a clutch two-run single to pull within 3-3. However, the Mets' bullpen settles in during the middle innings, preventing further damage. The decisive moment comes in the eighth inning when Luis Torrens connects for a solo home run off San Diego's struggling relief corps, restoring New York's lead at 4-3. The Padres threaten in the ninth with two runners aboard, but their recent offensive woes continue as they strand the tying and winning runs, extending their brutal losing streak to seven games while the Mets complete a satisfying road series victory.

The 72% confidence reflects the clear contrast in recent form and starting pitching quality, with Canning's 7.16 ERA presenting a significant advantage for the Mets. However, baseball's inherent unpredictability and the Padres' desperation factor prevent higher certainty.

Pravdepodobni nadhadzovaci

New York Mets — Súpiska

Hráč	Poz.	AVG	HR	RBI	OBP	SLG
Carson Benge	RF	.248	6	24	.311	.372
Bo Bichette	SS	.230	5	32	.283	.324
Juan Soto	LF	.280	13	29	.365	.537
Jared Young	1B	.288	3	6	.356	.519
Marcus Semien	2B	.222	7	24	.275	.348
A.J. Ewing	CF	.259	1	6	.348	.333
Mark Vientos	DH	.214	7	26	.248	.370
Brett Baty	3B	.234	3	25	.300	.333
Luis Torrens	C	.226	1	15	.281	.340

San Diego Padres — Súpiska

Hráč	Poz.	AVG	HR	RBI	OBP	SLG
Fernando Tatis Jr.	RF	.274	1	19	.341	.325
Jackson Merrill	CF	.200	6	24	.271	.329
Ty France	1B	.277	6	18	.323	.504
Manny Machado	3B	.172	11	32	.258	.348
Jase Bowen	LF	.125	0	0	.125	.125
Xander Bogaerts	SS	.226	8	27	.300	.350
Miguel Andujar	DH	.254	5	17	.285	.422
Sung-Mun Song	2B	.194	0	4	.324	.226
Freddy Fermin	C	.133	1	6	.231	.200

Skórovacie akcie

▲ 2

Brett Baty singles on a ground ball to center fielder Jackson Merrill. Marcus Semien scores. A.J. Ewing to 3rd.

1-0

▼ 3

Fernando Tatis Jr. singles on a ground ball to right fielder Carson Benge. Sung-Mun Song scores.

1-1

▲ 7

Marcus Semien homers (7) on a fly ball to left center field.

2-1

▼ 7

Freddy Fermin homers (1) on a fly ball to left field. Sung-Mun Song scores.

2-3

New York Mets — Pálkovanie

Hráč	AB	R	H	RBI	BB	K	HR	AVG	OPS
Carson BengeRF	4	0	1	0	0	1	0	.248	.683
Bo BichetteSS	4	0	1	0	0	1	0	.230	.607
Juan SotoLF	4	0	0	0	0	1	0	.280	.902
Jared Young1B	4	0	0	0	0	2	0	.288	.875
Marcus Semien2B	3	2	2	1	1	0	1	.222	.623
A.J. EwingCF	2	0	1	0	2	1	0	.259	.681
Mark VientosDH	4	0	0	0	0	3	0	.214	.618
Brett Baty3B	3	0	1	1	0	0	0	.234	.633
Luis TorrensC	3	0	0	0	0	1	0	.226	.621
Celkovo	31	2	6	2	3	10	1

BATTING

HR: Semien (7, 7th inning off Rodriguez, B, 0 on, 0 out).

TB: Baty; Benge; Bichette; Ewing; Semien 5.

RBI: Baty (25); Semien (24).

2-out RBI: Baty.

Runners left in scoring position, 2 out: Torrens.

Team RISP: 1-for-4.

Team LOB: 5.

BASERUNNING

CS: Semien (2, 2nd base by Canning/Fermin).

San Diego Padres — Pálkovanie

Hráč	AB	R	H	RBI	BB	K	HR	AVG	OPS
Fernando Tatis Jr.RF	4	0	2	1	0	1	0	.274	.666
Jackson MerrillCF	4	0	0	0	0	1	0	.200	.600
Ty France1B	3	0	0	0	1	1	0	.277	.827
Manny Machado3B	4	0	0	0	0	1	0	.172	.606
Jase BowenLF	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	.125	.250
Xander BogaertsSS	2	0	0	0	1	1	0	.226	.650
Miguel AndujarDH	3	0	0	0	0	0	0	.254	.707
Sung-Mun Song2B	2	2	2	0	1	0	0	.194	.550
Freddy FerminC	2	1	1	2	0	0	1	.133	.431
Celkovo	27	3	5	3	3	6	1

BATTING

HR: Fermin (1, 7th inning off Warren, A, 1 on, 2 out).

TB: Fermin 4; Song 2; Tatis Jr. 2.

RBI: Fermin 2 (6); Tatis Jr. (19).

2-out RBI: Fermin 2.

Runners left in scoring position, 2 out: Machado, M.

SAC: Fermin.

Team RISP: 2-for-5.

Team LOB: 4.

BASERUNNING

SB: Song (3, 2nd base off McLean/Torrens).

CS: Song (2, home by McLean/Torrens).

FIELDING

DP: (Song-Bogaerts).

New York Mets — Nadhadzovanie

Nadhadzovač	IP	H	R	ER	BB	K	HR	PC-ST	ERA
Nolan McLean	6.0	3	1	1	3	5	0	101-62	3.98
Austin Warren(L, 1-2)(BS, 1)	2.0	2	2	2	0	1	1	34-21	2.01

San Diego Padres — Nadhadzovanie

Nadhadzovač	IP	H	R	ER	BB	K	HR	PC-ST	ERA
Griffin Canning	5.0	3	1	1	2	6	0	86-51	6.34
Adrian Morejon	1.0	0	0	0	0	2	0	13-10	4.60
Bradgley Rodriguez(W, 1-2)	1.0	1	1	1	0	1	1	11-9	1.82
Jason Adam(H, 13)	1.0	2	0	0	0	0	0	9-6	1.64
Mason Miller(S, 18)	1.0	0	0	0	1	1	0	17-10	1.01

Informácie o zápase

Rozhodcovia: Home Plate: Brian Walsh; First Base: Chad Fairchild; Second Base: Jonathan Parra; Third Base: Chad Whitson

Štadión: Petco Park, San Diego

Počasie: 68°F, Cloudy

Vietor: 6 mph, L To R

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Luis Robert Jr.

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New York Mets

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