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Padres, Mets look to restore order
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Dylan Cease's outing against Mets
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Elias Díaz drives in Jose Iglesias with walk-off single; five-run fifth inning brought Padres back from four runs down
Elías Díaz singled with two outs in the ninth inning to bring in Jose Iglesias with the winning run, and the Padres beat the Mets 7-6 in a wild game Monday night to end their 7-game winning streak.
Fernando Tatís Jr. made a leaping catch at the wall to rob a home run from the New York Mets, delivering a highlight-reel moment for the San Diego Padres.
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SB Nation on MSNPadres 7, Mets 6: Mets pitching woes overrules slugging offenseThe Mets came into San Diego on a seven game win streak. Frankie Montas was getting the start for the Mets, and he was facing off against Dylan Cease for the Padres. The Mets were looking to extend their lead in first in the National League East, while the Padres were in the thick of the Wild Card race.
The Mets look to extend their seven-game winning streak against a Padres team that is starting to pick up some steam on Monday night at Petco Park.
That’s not even all of it: Huascar Brazoban’s misplay allowed the Padres to score the tying run. Padres starter Dylan Cease was whacked in the head by a one-hopper and stayed in the game. He wasn’t even the only pitcher to eat grass Monday.
It's no secret that Mets 3B/DH Mark Vientos has been having a tough second full season in the majors, but the young slugger reminded people of his abilities during Monday night's loss to the San Diego Padres.
With Juan Soto arguing with the home-plate umpire, Mets manager Carlos Mendoza stepped in and was ejected on Monday night in San Diego.