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Mets’ Wild-Card Grip Tightens After Padres’ Grand Slam Loss

With tiebreakers unfavorable, New York begins a ten-game sprint protecting a 1.5-game cushion.

05/28/25
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Sep 17, 2025; New York City, New York, USA; New York Mets right fielder Juan Soto (22) hits a home run during the fifth inning against the San Diego Padres at Citi Field. Mandatory Credit: Vincent Carchietta-Imagn Images
Sep 16, 2025; New York City, New York, USA; New York Mets right fielder Juan Soto (right) celebrates with teammates after drafting the San Diego Padres at Citi Field. Mandatory Credit: Vincent Carchietta-Imagn Images

Overview

  • The Mets fell 7-4 to the Padres at Citi Field after Manny Machado hit a fifth-inning grand slam off struggling left-hander David Peterson.
  • Juan Soto tied his career high with his 41st homer, then narrowly missed a game-tying shot that hooked foul before lining out as the tying run in the ninth.
  • At 78-74, New York leads Arizona by 1.5 games for the final NL Wild Card spot, with Cincinnati and San Francisco two back and tiebreakers favoring the Diamondbacks and Reds.
  • Soto urged immediate urgency after the game, saying the Mets must get going now with only 10 games left to secure a postseason berth.
  • Thursday’s series finale is framed as a must-win, with rookie Jonah Tong set to face Padres right-hander Randy Vasquez.