Mets Ride Piggyback to Win Over Padres

Converted reliever Clay Holmes blew by his career high in innings pitched months ago. Sean Manaea’s slump has been especially pronounced when he faces a batting order the second or third time through. In hindsight, maybe the Mets should have tried a Holmes-Manaea piggyback game sooner. The duo were dynamic Tuesday, pitching nine innings in an 8-3 win over the San Diego Padres in front of...

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Mets Minors Recap: Brooklyn Wins SAL Championship

The Brooklyn Cyclones clinched the South Atlantic League Championship with a 2-1 win over Hub City on Tuesday — the third title in franchise history. Marco Vargas added to his recent hot streak by driving in one of the Cyclones’ two runs, while Franklin Gomez set the tone with four scoreless innings and Hoss Brewer closed it out in the ninth, capping a dominant postseason for Brooklyn’s pitching...

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Morning Briefing: Mets Launch Four Homers in Win Over Padres

Good morning, Mets fans! The Mets defeated the Padres 8-3 on Tuesday at Citi Field, fueled by home runs from Brett Baty, Francisco Lindor, Pete Alonso and Cedric Mullins. Clay Holmes set the tone with four innings of two-run ball before Sean Manaea took over, allowing just one run over five frames. New York’s offense jumped out early with five runs in the first inning and never let up. The win...

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Homer Happy Mets Cruise Past Padres 8-3

The Mets (78-73) topped the Padres (82-69) with an 8-3 win on Tuesday night at Citi Field. The triumph was powered by big homers from Brett Baty, Francisco Lindor, Pete Alonso, and Cedric Mullins. New York’s “piggyback” pitching plan worked to perfection, as Clay Holmes gave the Mets four innings of two-run ball before Sean Manaea took over for five strong frames with just one run allowed....

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Game Thread: Padres vs Mets, 7:10 PM

Tuesday, September 16, 2025 • 7:10 PM Citi Field • Flushing, NY RHP Michael King (4-2, 2.87) vs. RHP Clay Holmes (11-8, 3.75) SNY • MLBN It’s another critical series at Citi Field! The Mets are trying to hold onto the third Wild Card spot. On Sunday, they finally snapped their eight game losing streak thanks to an extra-inning walk-off homer from Pete Alonso. Heading into play today the...

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Series Preview: Mets Face Padres in Critical Wild Card Series

The race is on! After holding a firm lead for the majority of the season in the Wild Card standings, the Mets are now in a tight race. Between the Diamondbacks, Reds, and Giants, three teams are two games or less behind the Mets for the final spot in the National League playoff picture. It is a drastic change for a team that many thought could win the division, as they are in true danger of...

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