Mets secure series win over Padres behind strong bullpen effort
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 19, 2026, 9:35 PM
Last updated Aug 19, 2026
The Mets achieved a 4-2 victory against the Padres on Wednesday at Citi Field, claiming their second series win in a row. This marks the Mets' 11th win in their last 15 games since the MLB Trade Deadline. Interim manager Andy Green praised the bullpen, which limited the Padres to five hits over 4.2 innings, allowing only one run. Rookie Carson Benge's two-run home run helped secure the lead for the Mets. The team's performances come as they prepare for a potential offseason of change, with players vying for future roles.
- •Mets take two-game series against Padres with a 4-2 win.
- •Mets improve to 11 wins in 15 games since the Trade Deadline.
- •Bullpen allows only one run over 4.2 innings in series finale.
- •Rookie Carson Benge hits a two-run home run to secure the lead.
- •Players are competing for roles as offseason approaches.
- 9:35 PMYahoo Sports — Backed by 'phenomenal' bullpen, 'gritty' Mets grab another series win
"The Padres came to Citi Field as one of baseball's hottest teams. With a 4-2 win in Wednesday’s matinee, the Mets proved they were hotter as they made it 11 victories in 15 games since the MLB Trade Deadline.
Sources
External linksOriginal reporting and copyright belong to the linked sources. SportsNewsReport.com aggregates and links — it does not republish full articles.
Related Stories
Last 14 days
MLB•Oct 18, 2026, 1:35 PMPadres making moves; Prospects making impressions
MLB•Oct 18, 2026, 1:30 PMI’m rooting for the Brewers to win the World Series
MLB•Oct 18, 2026, 11:24 AMBrewers slugger Jake Bauers wins NLCS MVP award against hometown Dodgers
MLB•Oct 18, 2026, 3:41 AMPetey Halpin’s two-run homer lifts Guardians past Rays for 2-1 ALCS lead
MLB•Oct 18, 2026, 2:01 AMJoey Votto says Reds are underinvesting 'in the easy wins'- MLB•Oct 18, 2026, 1:45 AM10 things to know about the Brewers before they play for their first World Series title
