Padres struggle with missed chances in loss to Mets

The San Diego Padres faced the New York Mets on August 17, 2026, in a closely contested game at Citi Field, losing 2-1. The Padres had four runners thrown out at the plate early in the game, a sharp contrast to their performance with seven hits compared to the Mets' five. Despite loading the bases in the second inning, San Diego could only manage one run. The Mets scored their two runs during the first inning, taking advantage of a rough start from Padres pitcher Walker Buehler. The teams will play again on Tuesday at 4:10 p.m. as the Padres seek to improve.

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