Mets shut out Padres 5-0 in series opener in San Diego
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jun 6, 2026, 4:21 AM
Last updated Jun 6, 2026
The Mets opened their series against the Padres with a 5-0 victory on Friday night in San Diego. New York capitalized on nine hits, with significant contributions from Jared Young and Luis Torrens, who both hit home runs. Starting pitcher Christian Scott delivered a strong performance, throwing 5.2 shutout innings. The Mets' bullpen also maintained the shutout, ensuring no runs were scored after Scott's exit. The two teams will meet again on Saturday for the second game of the series.
- •Mets score five runs on nine hits against Padres
- •Jared Young hits a solo home run in the second inning
- •Luis Torrens contributes with a two-run home run and a double
- •Christian Scott pitches 5.2 scoreless innings, allowing three hits
- •Mets bullpen pitches 3.1 hitless innings to secure the shutout
- 4:21 AMYahoo Sports — Mets shut out Padres in 5-0 win
"The Mets opened their series in San Diego with a 5-0 win over the Padres on Friday night.
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