Padres struggle offensively, drop series finale to Mets

The San Diego Padres fell to the New York Mets 4-2 in the series finale on August 19, 2026. The Padres managed only two runs in the final game and three runs across the series' two losses. Michael King pitched well for the Padres, going 6 2/3 innings with two earned runs allowed. San Diego now returns to Petco Park to face the Minnesota Twins, looking to bounce back as they anticipate a start from Randy Vásquez. Xander Bogaerts exited the Mets game with a precautionary injury but is expected to rest before returning.

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