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8/17/2026 Box Score: New York Mets 2 San Diego Padres 1
A.J. Ewing* LF 1 for 4; 1 run; 2 Ks; Francisco Lindor# SS 0 for 2; 1 run; 2 walks; Bo Bichette 3B 1 for 3; 1 RBI; Carson Benge* RF 1 for 3; Luis Robert Jr. CF 0 for 2; 1 RBI; Jared Young* 1B 0 for 3; 1 K; Marcus Semien 2B 1 for 3; 2 Ks; Jorge Polanco DH 1 for 3; Cristian Pache DH 0 for 0; Francisco Alvarez C 0 for 3; 2 Ks; Nolan McLean (W, 9-8) 6 innings; 1 run; 1 ER; 6 hits; 4 walks; 3 Ks; Jonathan Pintaro (H, 1) 1.1 innings; no runs; 1 hit; 1 walk; Nate Lavender* (H, 5) 0.2 inning; no runs; Daniel Duarte (S, 2) 1 inning; no runs; 2 Ks;
Brian Joura Mets360: "The Mets threw out three runners at the plate in the first two innings, the no-name relievers came up big again and the offense did just enough to earn a 2-1 victory over the Padres Monday night at Citi Field. The Mets have now won four games in a row, with the last three being one-run decisions."
NY Post: "Benge nailed Jake Cronenworth at the plate on Ty France’s one-out single in the first. The ensuing batter, Jackson Merrill, singled in front of Benge, who unleashed another gem and threw out Manny Machado at the plate to conclude the inning."
NY Daily News: "At one point, the Padres put seven consecutive men on base without scoring. They made four outs at home plate within the first two innings, with the other coming on a bases-loaded comebacker to McLean for the first out in the top of the second...McLean settled in from there, tossing four more scoreless innings. All told, the right-hander allowed one run in six innings on six hits, four walks and three strikeouts."
AP Sports: "Bo Bichette had an RBI single in the first, Luis Robert Jr. added a sacrifice fly and New York cooled off the Padres, who began the night tied with Philadelphia for the final two National League playoff spots."
From the Mets 2 Padres 1 Post Game Notes - 8/17/2026:
Mets: Their bullpen combined to throw 3.0 scoreless innings...Over their last 13 games, their relievers have pitched to a 2.60 ERA which is the fourth-best mark in the majors...The Mets recorded three outfield assists for the 13th time in franchise history...Is the first time they did so since Mark Canha had three outfield assists on July 23, 2023 at Boston.
Daniel Duarte (1.0 IP, 2 K): Threw a scoreless ninth inning and picked up his second save of the season...14 of his 15 appearances this season have been scoreless and he has pitched to a 0.89 ERA (2 ER/20.1 IP) with 17 strikeouts.
Carson Benge (1-3): Threw out two runners at home plate in the first inning...He is the first Met with multiple outfield assists in the same inning since Jeff McNeil had two in the fifth inning on September 20, 2023 vs. Miami and is the first Mets outfielder to ever have two assists to the catcher in one inning...His two outfield assisted were clocked at 99.9 MPH and 103.9 MPH...His second assist is the third-fastest outfield assist in the Statcast Era only trailing Aaron Hicks 105.5 MPH assist on April 20, 2016 and Brett Phillips 104.0 MPH assist on September 13, 2017...It is the fastest outfield assist since 2017...Benge is the only player with multiple outfield assists of 100.0+ MPH this season and he owns five of the 12 fastest outfield assists this season.
Mets YouTube Channel: Padres vs. Mets Game Highlights (8/17/26) | MLB Highlights
vs. San Diego
LHP Robbie Ray (10-7, 3.28) vs. LHP Zac Thornton (3-3, 2.78) 7:10 p.m. ET (SNY, Audacy 880 AM, 92.3 FM HD26
New York Post:
- David Stearns’ 2027 plans for Andy Green unchanged by Mets surge despite beneficial trait
- Nolan McLean twirls six-inning gem after Carson Benge, A.J. Ewing erase rocky start
- Carson Benge’s big right arm is star again as rolling Mets nip Padres
- Carson Benge really hopes one thing doesn’t end as Mets rookie makes Gold Glove case: ‘Total package’
- David Stearns has to be building toward something underneath his Mets failures
- Details of Mets fan favorite Butch Huskey’s death emerge
SNY.tv:
- Nolan McLean, Mets bullpen keep win streak alive with strong pitching
- Nolan McLean grinds, Mets' bullpen sharp in 2-1 win over Padres
- Jets position battles: Who impressed most in preseason opener?
- Mets' outfield defense accomplishes feat not done in at least 106 years
- Mets Notes: David Stearns on Kodai Senga's success as reliever, Jorge Polanco's outlook at first base
- Sources weigh in: Can Kodai Senga be the Mets' next great late-inning reliever?
- Mets announce handful of prospect promotions, including Elian Peña and Billy Amick
Metsmerized
- Carson’s Cannon Carries Mets to Fourth Straight Win
- Stearns, Green Discuss Plans for Remainder of Season
- Series Preview: Red-Hot Mets Aim To Spoil Padres’ Playoff Plans
- Elian Peña, Billy Amick, Émilien Pitre Among Five Promoted
- 3 Up, 3 Down: Mets Stay Hot With Nationals Sweep
- Senga’s Second Act a Breath of Fresh Air
- Mets Minors Recap: Kuhio Aloy Homers Twice in St. Lucie Loss
Amazin' Avenue
Rising Apple Feed
- Struggling NY Mets prospect isn't giving Steve Cohen incentive to pay down salaries in trades
- Nobody probably wishes they stayed with the NY Mets more than Luke Weaver
- Gabriel Arias’ DFA by the NY Mets sends a third reminder about top 100 prospect lists
- Luis Robert Jr.’s biggest flaw is also why the NY Mets will consider a reunion
- A question for the NY Mets after their "why not?" promotion of Christopher Morel
- NY Mets Monday Morning GM: Despicable Darin Ruf trade was only short-term torture
- NY Mets prospect promotion puts Brett Baty, Marcus Semien on notice
- The one where the NY Mets score 24 runs against the Phillies with what lineup?
- Where does Jonathan Pintaro fit into the NY Mets' plans?
Mets360
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Mack's Mets
The Syracuse Mets start a home series this week versus the Worchester Red Sox at 6:35. Starting pitcher TBD.
The Rumble Ponies, winners of 10 of their last 11, are home this week to play the Altoona Curve. Tonight's game starts at 6:07 PM. Gary Gill Hill, the starting pitcher.
Brooklyn is on the road to play the Ashville Tourists at 6:35 PM. Starting pitcher TBD.
St. Lucie is home to play the Lakeland Flying Tigers at 6:10 PM . Starting Pitcher TBD.
For the complete Mets Minor League statistics click here.
MLB.com:
- PCA secures 2nd straight 30-30 season -- boosts MVP case -- in epic way
- Two straight runners tested him at home. He fired 99 mph, 103 mph to nail them both!
- D-backs star Marte placed on restricted list after not showing up at Fenway
- Here are the current top prospects at each position
- Ohtani hits 878 feet of HRs ... and eyes possible bullpen session Tuesday
- 5 Trade Deadline sellers who are still playoff contenders
- AL, NL Cy Young races seem all but decided as Schlittler, Miz dominate latest poll
- Players who hit a leadoff and walk-off home run in the same game
- Sommers shows off wheels and whiffs as Tigers' latest young standout
- Walk-off for Elly! First career winner lifts Reds to twin-bill split with Cards
- McCullough's ejection punctuates frustrating Wild Card setback
- Sánchez's home dominance continues as Phillies stay in Wild Card run
- Fresh, strong and efficient, Baker gives Rays 5 outs in his MLB-leading 35th save
- Bello bouncing back in bulk-relief role with a vengeance
- Yanks place Fried back on IL with bone bruise in left elbow
- Keaschall's first leadoff at-bat of the year couldn't have gone much better
- Marmol ejected from nightcap vs. Reds after taking exception to pair of calls
- Yanks set to activate Rodón for Tuesday start vs. O's
- Baseball’s competitive balance issue, explained
- MLB approves Padres' sale to José E. Feliciano and Kwanza Jones
AP Sports Headlines via the Winnipeg Free Press
- Ohtani says knee felt good after recent bullpen session, powers Dodgers with 2 homers in 11-5 win
- Pete Crow-Armstrong’s first career walk-off homer gives Cubs 7-5 win over White Sox in 10 innings
- Ohtani’s 2 homers ignite a Dodgers breakout at Coors Field as Snell shines in 11-5 win over Rockies
- Josh Bell has early 2-run double and Twins bullpen makes lead hold up for 4-2 win over Braves
- Jonny DeLuca’s 2-run single completes Rays’ rally for win over Orioles to avoid sweep
- McGonigle homers as Tigers beat Pirates 8-5 and move into a tie for the last AL wild-card spot
- Bobby Witt Jr. homers and scores 4 runs in the Royals’ 9-5 win over the Athletics
- Red Sox overwhelm Diamondbacks 11-1 as all 9 starters drive in a run
- Cristopher Sánchez gets 16th win with 6 solid innings as Phillies outlast Marlins 6-5
- MLB game at Field of Dreams movie site averages 1.66 million viewers on Netflix
MLB Trade Rumors
- Yankees Place Max Fried On Injured List
- Andrew Nardi To Undergo Elbow Surgery
- Mariners, Andy Ibáñez Agree To Minor League Deal
- Diamondbacks Place Ketel Marte On Restricted List
- Blue Jays Outright Lazaro Estrada
- Astros To Select Ethan Pecko
- MLBTR Estimates 2026-27 Super Two Cutoff At 2.130 Years
- Pirates Designate Johnathan RodrÃguez For Assignment
- Cubs Place Edward Cabrera, Dansby Swanson On Injured List
- Reds Designate Kent Emanuel For Assignment
- Rockies Designate Michael Lorenzen For Assignment
- Diamondbacks Designate Andrew Hoffmann For Assignment
- Royals Designate Starling Marte For Assignment
- Trade Rumors Front Office Subscriber Chat Transcript
- D-backs To Activate Justin Martinez, Jordan Lawlar
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Born on this date:
- Choo Choo Coleman (1935)
- Bruce Benedict (1955)
- Terry Blocker (1959)
- Pat Misch (1981)
- Justin Wilson (1987)
Transactions:
New York Mets purchased Dave Eilers from the Milwaukee Braves on August 18, 1965.
New York Mets traded Brett Butler to the Los Angeles Dodgers for Scott Hunter and Dwight Maness on August 18, 1995.
New York Mets claimed Yolmer Sanchez on waivers from the Boston Red Sox on August 18, 2022.
1996 | After arriving at the ballpark feeling ill, Padres' third baseman Ken Caminiti, refusing to be taken out of the lineup, goes on to hit two home runs and drives in four runs in the teams 8–0 win over the Mets at Mexico's Estadio de Beisbol Monterrey. The eventual National League MVP, a food poisoning and dehydration victim, recovers when he receives two liters of fluids and eats a Snickers bar before the start of the game. |
2002 | In a pregame ceremony, Tommy Agee is inducted posthumously into the Mets Hall of Fame. The Mets' center fielder (1968-72) is best remembered for his two great catches in Game 3 of the 1969 World Series. |
2011 | Mike Jacobs becomes the first professional baseball player to be suspended for testing positive for human growth hormone. The 30 year-old Rockies minor league first baseman, who has played for the Mets, Marlins, and Royals, is handed a 50-game suspension for his involvement with HGH. |
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