Mets secure 2-1 victory over Padres with strong defensive plays
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 18, 2026, 1:58 AM
Last updated Aug 18, 2026
The New York Mets defeated the San Diego Padres 2-1 on Monday night at home. Carson Benge threw out two Padres runners at home plate in the first inning, with A.J. Ewing contributing a third out later in the inning. Nolan McLean pitched six innings for the Mets, allowing one run while improving his record to 9-8. Bo Bichette and Luis Robert Jr. provided early RBIs for New York. The Padres, who are contending for a playoff spot, have now lost to the Mets in this series. A matchup between Padres lefty Robbie Ray and Mets rookie Zac Thornton is scheduled for Tuesday night.
- •The Mets improve to 57-69 with this win.
- •Benge and Ewing made MLB history with three outfield assists in two innings.
- •McLean faced early struggles but recovered to pitch effectively.
- •The Padres began the night tied for the final two National League playoff spots.
- 1:58 AMYahoo Sports — Benge and Ewing nail the Padres at home plate as the Mets hang on for a 2-1 victory
"Right fielder Carson Benge threw out two San Diego Padres runners at home plate on consecutive plays in the first inning, fellow rookie A.J. Ewing cut down another from left field moments later, and the New York Mets held on for a 2-1 victory Monday night. Nolan McLean recovered from a shaky start to last six effective innings as the last-place Mets (57-69) won for the 10th time in 13 games since selling big at the trade deadline. Bo Bichette had an RBI single in the first, Luis Robert Jr. added a sacrifice fly and New York cooled off the Padres, who began the night tied with Philadelphia for the final two National League playoff spots.
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