Game result and context
New York Mets defeat San Diego Padres 4-2 in 2026 regular season matchup
The New York Mets defeated the San Diego Padres 4-2 on August 19, 2026. Carson Benge led the Mets offense with a two-run home run, while the pitching staff held the Padres to two runs on the night.
Final result
The New York Mets defeated the San Diego Padres with a final score of 4-2. The game concluded after nine innings of play.
The scoring began in the bottom of the fourth inning when the Mets plated two runs. The Padres responded with one run in the top of the fifth. The Mets added two more runs in the bottom of the eighth inning, and the Padres scored their final run in the top of the ninth.
Key performances
Carson Benge paced the New York Mets offense, going 2-for-4 with a home run and two RBIs. Jared Young contributed two hits and one RBI, while Bo Bichette scored two runs.
On the mound for the Mets, Robert Stock pitched 4.1 innings, striking out six batters and allowing one earned run. Michael King took the loss for the San Diego Padres, pitching 6.2 innings with four strikeouts and two earned runs allowed. Fernando Tatis Jr. recorded one hit and one RBI for the Padres.
Season and playoff context
Following the game, the San Diego Padres hold a record of 68-60, placing them second in their division and maintaining their position as a wild-card leader. Their elimination number stands at 26.
The New York Mets move to a record of 58-70. They currently rank fifth in their division and are 10.0 games back in the wild-card race, with an elimination number of 25 and a division elimination number of 19.