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The New York Mets were 29-36, 5th in the NL East. Yesterday, the New York Mets downed the San Diego Padres 7-3 at Petco Park.

Mets Daily Vibe Check
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last night's win

The indicators are generally positive. Last night's win by 4 is doing a lot of the heavy lifting. Plus, allowing just 2.7 runs per game. The pitching has been a strength.

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Mets Score & Recap

Yesterday, the New York Mets downed the San Diego Padres 7-3 at Petco Park.

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Highlights

Mets Record & Standings

NL East

TeamL10WLPCTGBSTRK
Braves
4521.682 W3
Phillies
3530.5389.5 W1
Nationals
3333.50012.0 L1
Marlins
3135.47014.0 W2
Mets
2936.44615.5 W1

New York Mets are 4-3 in their last 7 games, with a +17 run differential.

Mets Player Stats & Leaders

Batting Leaders

PlayerHRAVGOPSRBI
22
Juan Soto
 13.275.89430
39
Eric Wagaman
 1.2501.2501
3
Carson Benge
 7.265.73326

Pitching Leaders

PitcherW-LERAWHIPIP
45
Christian Scott
 2-02.501.3136.0
30
Luke Weaver
 2-12.480.9729.0
43
Huascar Brazobán
 3-12.181.0333.0

Hot Hitters

PlayerStreak
3
Carson Benge
 6 hits, 1 HR, 2 RBI, .462 AVG in last 3 games
10
Marcus Semien
 4 hits, 2 HR, 2 RBI, .333 AVG in last 3 games

Hot Pitchers

PitcherStreak
51
Freddy Peralta
 6.0 IP, 6 K, 1 ER in dominant recent start
56
Joey Gerber
 3.0 scoreless IP, 5 K in 2 recent games

Mets News

The New York Mets fell just short against the San Diego Padres, losing 3-2 in a game that showcased Nolan McLean's impressive six-inning, one-run effort, only for the bullpen to falter late as Austin Warren surrendered a two-run homer to Freddy Fermin. Despite this setback, the Mets have been showing some offensive firepower, highlighted by Carson Benge's five-hit performance that helped them secure a 7-3 victory the day prior. As they navigate the challenges of being at the bottom of the NL East with a record of 28-36, they also face setbacks off the field, with Jorge Polanco's rehab being paused due to ankle soreness. With a solid run differential of +18 over their last seven games, there's a sense that better days might be on the horizon, provided the pitching continues to excel.

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Mets Morning News: As Jorge Polanco is shut down, Mark Vientos’ struggles continue
Amazin' Avenue
Mets Morning News: As Jorge Polanco is shut down, Mark Vientos’ struggles continue
Meet the Mets The Mets fell to the Padres 3-2 at Petco Park. The Mets led in a tight contest for much of the night and Nolan McLean delivered a quality start, issuing just one run over six strong innings of work. But Austin Warren gave up a go-ahead, two-run homer to Freddy Fermin in […]
 Mets Daily Prospect Report, 6/7/26: Full-season sweep
Amazin' Avenue
Mets Daily Prospect Report, 6/7/26: Full-season sweep
Triple-A: Syracuse Mets (32-30) SYRACUSE 5, SCRANTON/WILKES-BARRE 0 (BOX) One night after getting no-hit, Syracuse blanked the RailRiders, with opener Nate Lavender, starter Jack Weisenburger, and Jonathan Pintaro combining to keep Scranton/Wilkes-Barre off the board, scattering seven hits and walking one. Ji Hwan Bae homered in the bottom of the first to give Binghamton the […]
 Mets Pause Jorge Polanco’s Rehab Due To Ankle Soreness
Mlbtraderumors
Mets Pause Jorge Polanco’s Rehab Due To Ankle Soreness
Jorge Polanco has been on the injured list since mid-April due to a right wrist contusion. He began a rehab assignment at Double-A Binghamton on May 27th and recently moved up to Triple-A Syracuse. However, the Mets announced last night that Polanco’s rehab is being paused due to him experiencing ankle soreness during a running […]
 Benge’s Five-Hit Game Propels Mets To Series Win Over Padres
Metsmerizedonline
Benge’s Five-Hit Game Propels Mets To Series Win Over Padres
Carson Benge played a crucial role in the New York Mets’ 7-3 victory over the Padres in San Diego on Sunday, helping the team take the series and finish their road trip splitting the six games. Although they remain at the bottom of the National League East, this win improves the Mets’ record to 29-36, […] The post Benge’s Five-Hit Game Propels Mets To Series Win Over Padres appeared first on Metsmerized Online.
 Game Chat: Mets vs Padres, 4:10 P.M.
Metsmerizedonline
Game Chat: Mets vs Padres, 4:10 P.M.
Sunday, June 7, 2026 • 4:10 PM Petco Park • San Diego, CA RHP Huascar Brazobán (3-1, 2.25) vs. RHP Randy Vásquez (5-3, 3.31) SNY If the New York Mets win Sunday, they will have a .500 road trip where they played a surging Seattle Mariners team and sinking San Diego Padres team. The Mets […] The post Game Chat: Mets vs Padres, 4:10 P.M. appeared first on Metsmerized Online.
 Benge's historic 5-hit game music to guitar-playing rookie's -- and Mets' -- ears
MLB.com
Benge's historic 5-hit game music to guitar-playing rookie's -- and Mets' -- ears
SAN DIEGO -- Carson Benge lightly strummed an acoustic guitar sitting at his locker in the visiting clubhouse at Petco Park, casually riffing for a moment ahead of the Mets' series opener in San Diego on Friday. The rookie, who learned how to play the instrument while he was recovering

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The New York Mets host the St. Louis Cardinals for a 3-game series starting Tuesday.

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