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The New York Mets were 57-70, 5th in the NL East. Yesterday, the New York Mets were outplayed by the San Diego Padres 2-5 at Citi Field.

Mets Daily Vibe Check
45°
▼17
Lukewarm
last night's loss

Hard to read this team right now. Down by 3 last night. That result hits the score hard. Pair that with the bats at 2.9 R/G this week. That's not getting it done.

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Mets Game on August 19

Opponent:San Diego Padres (68-59)
Location:Citi Field
First Pitch:01:10 PM EDT
Pitching Matchup:Robert Stock (0-2, 6.57 ERA) vs Michael King (8-8, 3.41 ERA)
TV Broadcast:SNY, Padres.TV Presented by UC San Diego Health

Mets Score & Recap

Yesterday, the New York Mets were outplayed by the San Diego Padres 2-5 at Citi Field.

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Highlights

Mets Record & Standings

NL East

TeamL10WLPCTGBSTRK
Braves
7452.587 L2
Phillies
6958.5435.5 W5
Marlins
6463.50410.5 L2
Nationals
6067.47214.5 L4
Mets
5770.44917.5 L1

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

Mets Player Stats & Leaders

Batting Leaders

PlayerHRAVGOPSRBI
19
Bo Bichette
 12.268.70463
3
Carson Benge
 14.270.74449
10
Marcus Semien
 14.208.62041

Pitching Leaders

PitcherW-LERAWHIPIP
26
Nolan McLean
 9-83.341.16142.2
45
Christian Scott
 4-33.511.2984.2
49
Zac Thornton
 3-43.041.1350.1

Hot Hitters

PlayerStreak
19
Bo Bichette
 6 hits, 1 RBI, .545 AVG in last 3 games
13
Luis Torrens
 4 hits, 2 HR, 3 RBI, .5 AVG in last 3 games

Hot Pitchers

PitcherStreak
59
Sean Manaea
 7.0 IP, 11 K, 1 ER in dominant recent start
34
Kodai Senga
 3.0 scoreless IP, 5 K in 3 recent games
54
Daniel Duarte
 3.0 scoreless IP, 4 K in 3 recent games

Mets News

The Mets' brief resurgence hit a wall last night as they fell to the Padres 5-2, unable to extend their win streak to five games. Zac Thornton, while putting together a solid outing with seven strikeouts, was victimized by Fernando Tatis Jr., who showcased why he's one of the game's most electrifying talents. The Mets, now sitting at 57-69, have seen their recent success dwindle as they struggle to find the consistency needed to climb out of the cellar. Despite the loss, the pitching staff has been strong lately, averaging just 3.4 runs allowed per game. However, with the offense faltering against quality arms, the Mets must regroup quickly as they continue their series against San Diego. The clock is ticking on a lost season, and fans are left wondering if they can turn the tide or if more disappointments await.

Sources
Tatis, Padres out-slug the Mets
Amazin' Avenue
Tatis, Padres out-slug the Mets
The Mets dropped the middle game of their three-game set with the Padres, 5-2. The Mets’ string of good luck somewhat dried up tonight, although starter Zac Thornton gave them a perfectly cromulent start, five inning performance, allowing three earned runs on two home runs, while striking out seven and walking just one. Thornton has […]
 Mets vs. Padres: Lineups, broadcast info, and open thread, 8/18/26
Amazin' Avenue
Mets vs. Padres: Lineups, broadcast info, and open thread, 8/18/26
Mets lineup Francisco Lindor – SSBo Bichette – 3BLuis Robert – CFCarson Benge – RFFrancisco Alvarez – DHChristopher Morel – 1BMarcus Semien – 2BA.J. Ewing – LFLuis Torrens – C SP: Zac Thornton – LHP Padres lineup Fernando Tatis – RFLuis Rengifo – LFManny Machado – 3BTy France – 1BJackson Merrill – CFXander Bogaerts – […]
 Mets Fall 5-2 to Padres in Tatis Takeover
Metsmerizedonline
Mets Fall 5-2 to Padres in Tatis Takeover
The Mets and Padres continued their three-game series at Citi Field on Tuesday night. Looking to extend their win streak to five games, the Mets sent right-handed pitcher Zac Thornton (3-3, 3.04 ERA, 36 SO) to the mound against the Padres’ left-hander, Robbie Ray (10-7, 3.20 ERA, 117 SO). Though the scoreline doesn’t reflect it, […] The post Mets Fall 5-2 to Padres in Tatis Takeover appeared first on Metsmerized.
 Game Chat: Padres vs Mets, 7:10 PM
Metsmerizedonline
Game Chat: Padres vs Mets, 7:10 PM
Tuesday, August 18, 2026 • 7:10 PM Citi Field • Flushing, NY LHP Robbie Ray (10-7, 3.28) vs. LHP Zac Thornton (3-3, 2.78) SNY The Mets tonight look to extend their winning streak to five games, a mark they haven’t hit yet this season. The Padres had four hits in the first inning on Monday […] The post Game Chat: Padres vs Mets, 7:10 PM appeared first on Metsmerized.
 Thornton, Mets can't overcome Tatis in loss to San Diego
MLB.com
Thornton, Mets can't overcome Tatis in loss to San Diego
NEW YORK -- Imagine if Padres right fielder Fernando Tatis Jr. didn’t start Tuesday night at Citi Field. The Mets would have had a chance to win the game. But Tatis proved to be the difference -- offensively and defensively -- as New York lost to San Diego, 5-2. It
 NY Mets trade retrospective: A .311 hitter to the LA Dodgers for two guys who never made MLB
Risingapple
NY Mets trade retrospective: A .311 hitter to the LA Dodgers for two guys who never made MLB
A look back at the time when the New York Mets traded a .311 hitter ot the Los Angeles Dodgers for a pair of prospects who never made it out of the minors.

Mets Upcoming Schedule

The New York Mets visit the Chicago White Sox for a 3-game series starting Friday.

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