Mets fall to Padres 5-2 as Tatís shines with two homers
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 19, 2026, 12:30 PM
Last updated Aug 19, 2026
The New York Mets lost to the San Diego Padres 5-2 on August 18, 2026, at Citi Field. Fernando Tatís Jr. led the Padres with two home runs, including a grand slam robbery of Francisco Lindor. The Mets struggled to keep pace despite solo home runs from Luis Torrens and Luis Robert Jr. Following this game, the NYPD and FDNY will compete in the fifth annual Battle of the Badges at Citi Field. The Mets also made roster moves, activating Austin Warren from the injured list and sending Chayce McDermott to Syracuse.
- •Mets lose to Padres 5-2 at Citi Field on August 18.
- •Fernando Tatís Jr. hits two home runs for the Padres.
- •Luis Torrens and Luis Robert Jr. contribute solo homers for the Mets.
- •NYPD and FDNY will compete after the game in a charity matchup.
- •Austin Warren is activated, Chayce McDermott sent to Syracuse.
- 12:30 PMYahoo Sports — Mets Morning News: Mets lose, Tatís wins
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