Mets secure series win over Padres to conclude West Coast road trip
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Last updated Jun 8, 2026
The Mets secured a series win against the Padres on Sunday in San Diego, rebounding from a loss the previous night. The team showcased a strong offensive performance, scoring seven runs on 13 hits and four walks. Carson Benge recorded a standout 5-for-5 day with a home run and a triple, while A.J. Ewing contributed with a running catch and an RBI. Sean Manaea kept the Padres offense at bay, allowing just two runs in four innings of relief. The Mets finished their West Coast trip at 3-3 and will return home for a six-game homestand against the Cardinals and Braves.
- •Mets finished West Coast trip with a 3-3 record.
- •Carson Benge achieved a career-first 5-for-5 game.
- •A.J. Ewing extended his hitting streak to five games.
- •Sean Manaea lowered his ERA to 3.28 over last four appearances.
- •Mets will host Cardinals and Braves in next series.
- 8:10 AMYahoo Sports — Takeaways as Mets mount offensive to claim .500 road trip in win over Padres
- 1:56 AMYahoo Sports — Mets bounce back, close final West Coast road trip with series win in San Diego
"Instead of sitting and sulking following a tough loss, the Mets were able to come back on Sunday and put together a complete effort to head home with the series victory over the Padres.
"Behind Carson Benge's career day at the plate, the Mets bounced back to capture a series win over the Padres in their final west coast trip of 2026.
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External links- Yahoo SportsJun 8, 2026, 8:10 AMTakeaways as Mets mount offensive to claim .500 road trip in win over Padres
Behind Carson Benge's career day at the plate, the Mets bounced back to capture a series win over the Padres in their final west coast trip of 2026.
- Yahoo SportsJun 8, 2026, 1:56 AMMets bounce back, close final West Coast road trip with series win in San Diego
Instead of sitting and sulking following a tough loss, the Mets were able to come back on Sunday and put together a complete effort to head home with the series victory over the Padres.
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