Padres struggle offensively in 7-3 loss to Mets on Sunday
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jun 8, 2026, 4:34 AM
Last updated Jun 8, 2026
The San Diego Padres lost the rubber match against the New York Mets 7-3 on June 7, 2026, at Petco Park. This defeat leaves them half a game out of a National League playoff spot. Starting pitcher Randy Vásquez allowed four runs over five innings and saw his record drop to 2-4. The offense struggled, managing just one hit in seven attempts with runners in scoring position. Fernando Tatis Jr. commented on the team's need to improve as they prepare to face the Cincinnati Reds at home starting June 8.
- •Padres fall to Mets, 7-3 at Petco Park on June 7, 2026.
- •Randy Vásquez gives up four runs in five innings of work.
- •San Diego's lineup is 1-for-7 with runners in scoring position.
- •Fernando Tatis Jr. acknowledges the team's need for improvement.
- •Padres next face the Cincinnati Reds at home starting June 8.
- 4:34 AMYahoo Sports — Padres drop rubber match to Mets in Sunday finale
"SAN DIEGO -- As losses continue to mount, so do the questions surrounding the Padres offense.
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