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8/19/2026 Box Score: New York Mets 4 San Diego Padres 2
A.J. Ewing* LF 1 for 3; 1 run; 1 walk; 1 K; 1 SB; Francisco Lindor# SS 1 for 4; 1 K; Bo Bichette 3B 0 for 3; 2 runs; 1 RBI; 1 walk; 1 K; Carson Benge* RF 2 for 4; 1 HR; 1 run; 2 RBIs; Jared Young* 1B 2 for 4; 1 RBI; Francisco Alvarez DH 0 for 4; Brett Baty* LF 0 for 2; Cristian Pache LF 0 for 0; Luis Robert Jr. CF 0 for 0; 1 walk; Marcus Semien 2B 1 for 3; Luis Torrens C 0 for 3; 1 K; Robert Stock 4.1 innings; 1 run; 1 ER; 2 hits; 3 walks; 6 Ks; Jonathan Pintaro 0.2 inning; no runs; 1 hit; 1 walk; Nate Lavender* (W, 1-0) 1 inning; no runs; 2 Ks; Austin Warren (H, 1) 1 inning; no runs; 2 Ks; Daniel Duarte (H, 4) 1 inning; no runs; 2 Ks; Kodai Senga (S, 4) 1 inning; 1 run; 1 ER; 2 hits; 1 walk;
Brian Joura Mets360: "Carson Benge homered, the relievers came up big again and the Mets took advantage of some poor fundies by the Padres to emerge with a 4-2 victory Wednesday afternoon at Citi Field. The win allowed the Mets to claim the series and upped their record to 11-4 over the last 15 games."
SNY.TV: "After the Mets were mowed down by Padres right-hander Michael King over the first three innings, {Manager Andy] Green, messing around, told the red-hot Benge that it was time to do something. So with a man on and two outs, the youngster stepped to the plate and was sure to deliver. After working the count full, Benge went with a 95 mph sinker on the outer-half of the zone, slicing it just inside the left-field foul pole for a go-ahead two-run homer."
NY Post: "Robert Stock gave the Mets a second straight effective abbreviated start, allowing one earned run on two hits and three walks with six strikeouts over 4 ¹/₃ innings. In his previous start, against the Nationals, the right-hander did not allow an earned run over the same length."
Andrew Tredinnick The Record: "Mets tack on two insurance runs in 8th...With the Mets leading 2-1, A.J. Ewing drew a walk and moved to third on a stolen base and Francisco Lindor single. Sung-Mun Song threw wide of second base on a potential double play ball and Jared Young added on further on an RBI single up the middle to grow the Mets lead to 4-1..."
AP Sports: "Nate Lavender (1-0) was credited with the win after retiring all three batters he faced in the sixth...Kodai Senga allowed Gavin Sheets’ pinch-hit RBI single in the ninth before locking down his fourth save in four opportunities in place of the injured Devin Williams."
Mets: Took the final game of their three-game series with the Padres, 4-2...Finish their six-game homestand 5-1 and improve to 11-4 over their last 15 games...It is their best 15 game stretch since they had the same record from May 30 - June 14, 2025...Their .733 winning percentage since August 4 is the best in the majors.
Carson Benge (2-4, HR, 2 RBI, R): Lined a two-run homer to left field in the fourth inning to give the Mets' a 2-0 lead...Marked his 15th home run of the season and he joins Darryl Strawberry as the only rookies in franchise history with 15+ home runs and 15+ stolen bases in their rookie season...He is the only rookie to reach the mark this season.
Austin Warren (1.0 IP, 2 K): Threw a scoreless seventh inning and recorded two strikeouts in his first Major League action since July 7 vs. Kansas City.
Jared Young (2-4, RBI): Singled in the fourth inning and plated one with an RBI single in the eighth.
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8/19/26 Mets Roster Moves - Polanco to IL, McDermott and Wagaman recalled, Weisenburger to Syracuse
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- Pete Alonso won’t muster any spite ahead of upcoming Citi Field return
- Jorge Polanco’s disappointing first Mets season ends with ankle surgery
- Mets owner weighs in on investigation into Dodgers’ Mark Walter
- Mets beat Padres for another series win as they ‘create a little excitement’
- Shawn Estes ‘resented’ infamous role in Roger Clemens-Mike Piazza feud
- Steve Cohen sets out David Stearns expectations after Mets exec took ‘too much risk’
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- Mets Minor League Roundup: Jonathan Santucci stumbles for Triple-A, Marco Vargas continues heater in Double-A
- Mets’ Jared Young focused on ‘keeping things simple’ as hot streak rolls on at plate
- Mets’ Carson Benge delivers after receiving in-game challenge from Andy Green
- Backed by 'phenomenal' bullpen, 'gritty' Mets grab another series win
- Carson Benge helps power Mets to 4-2 win over Padres to secure series win
- Mets prospect Ryan Clifford placed on development list amid struggles at plate
- How Mets might tweak roster this time around after failed offseason of change
- Mets owner Steve Cohen growing ‘more optimistic’ about organization down stretch in 2026
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- 8/19/2026 - Box Score: Worcester Red Sox 9 Syracuse Mets 7
- Nick Morabito CF 2 for 5; 1 run; 1 RBI; 1 K; 2 doubles; Émilien Pitre* 3B 0 for 5; 1 K; Ronny Mauricio# 2B 1 for 5; 1 run; 1 RBI; 1 K; Billy Amick 1B 0 for 4; 1 walk; 1 K; MJ Melendez* RF 1 for 5; 1 run; 2 RBIs; 2 Ks; 1 HR; Nick Lorusso DH 1 for 3; 1 run; 1 walk; José Ramos LF 0 for 1; 2 runs; 2 walks; Hayden Senger C 1 for 3; 1 run; 2 RBIs; 1 K; 1 HR; Zack Short SS 1 for 3; 1 RBI; 1 walk; 1 double; Jonathan Santucci* (L, 0-2) 4 innings; 6 runs; 6 ERs; 6 hits; 4 walks; 3 Ks; Chris Devenski 1 inning; 1 run; 1 ER; 2 hits; 2 walks; 2 Ks; Zach Franklin 2 innings; no runs; 1 K; Matt Turner* 0 inning; 2 runs; 2 ERs; 2 hits; 3 walks; Matt Seelinger 2 innings; no runs; 1 hit; 1 walk;
- Syracuse Mets Game Notes - 8/19/2026
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- 8/19/2026 Box Score: Binghamton Rumble Ponies 10 Altoona Curve 6
- Marco Vargas* 2B 3 for 5; 2 runs; 3 RBIs; 1 K; 1 HR; 2 SBs; Jefferson Rojas SS 0 for 5; Jacob Reimer 3B 2 for 5; 1 run; 1 RBI; 1 K; Chris Suero C 2 for 4; 2 runs; 1 RBI; 1 HR; 1 double; John Bay CF 2 for 4; 2 runs; 1 RBI; 2 Ks; Corey Collins* LF 3 for 4; 2 runs; 3 RBIs; 1 HR; JT Benson RF 0 for 4; 1 K; Jamari Baylor 1B 1 for 3; 1 run; 1 walk; 1 K; 1 SB; Vincent Perozo* DH 0 for 3; 1 RBI; 1 K; Dakota Hawkins 3 innings; no runs; 2 hits; 2 walks; 2 Ks; Cristofer Gomez 1 inning; no runs; 1 K; Bryce Conley (H, 1) 1.2 innings; 5 runs; 5 ERs; 7 hits; 2 Ks; Douglas Orellana (W, 9-3)(BS, 5) 2 innings; 1 run; 1 ER; 4 hits; 3 Ks; Garrett Stratton 1.1 innings; no runs; 1 hit; 1 K;
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- 8/19/2026 Box Score: Asheville Tourists 7 Brooklyn Cyclones 6
- Sammy Stafura SS 1 for 5; 3 Ks; Elian Peña* DH 1 for 5; 1 RBI; 1 K; Aidan Smith CF 0 for 5; 3 Ks; Ronald Hernandez# 1B 1 for 5; 2 Ks; Trey Snyder RF 1 for 3; 3 runs; 2 walks; 1 K; 2 SBs; Yonatan Henriquez# 2B 1 for 5; 1 run; 2 RBIs; 1 HR; John Smith LF 3 for 4; 1 walk; 1 K; Colin Houck 3B 1 for 3; 1 run; 2 walks; 2 Ks; Chase Meggers* C 2 for 4; 1 run; 1 walk; Emilio Obispo 4.2 innings; 3 runs; 2 ERs; 6 hits; 2 walks; 6 Ks; Parker Carlson 1.1 innings; 1 run; 1 ER; 2 hits; 2 Ks; Luis RodrÃguez* (L, 0-2)(BS, 1) 1 inning; 3 runs; 1 hit; 2 walks; Calvin Ziegler 1 inning; no runs; 1 hit; 1 walk; 1 K;
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- Jeremy Rodriguez* SS 2 for 3; 2 walks; 2 SBs; Dylan Carey 2B 0 for 5; Eli Serrano* DH 0 for 3; 1 run; 1 K; Kuhio Aloy RF 1 for 4; 1 RBI; 1 K; Yovanny Rodriguez C 0 for 3; 1 walk; 1 K; Vladi Gomez* 3B 1 for 4; 1 K; 1 SB; Bohan Adderley CF 0 for 3; 1 walk; Reed Stallman* 1B 2 for 4; 2 Ks; 1 double; Wyatt Vincent LF 0 for 4; 1 K; Ethan Lanthier (L, 0-4) 4.1 innings; 4 runs; 4 ERs; 6 hits; 1 walk; 3 Ks; Zack Mack 1.2 innings; 2 runs; 2 ERs; 2 hits; 3 Ks; Dillon Stiltner 0.1 inning; 4 runs; 4 ERs; 3 hits; 3 walks; Ernesto Mercedes 1.2 innings; 1 run; 2 hits; 1 walk; 2 Ks; Julio Zayas 1 inning; no runs; 1 hit;
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Born on this date:
- Cliff Cook (1936)
- Cory Sullivan (1979)
- Lance Broadway (1983)
- Ezequiel Zabaleta (1995)
- Matt O'Neill (1997)
- Nixon Silva (1999)
- Carlos Oviedo (2004)
Died on this date:
Doc Edwards (2018)
Transactions:
New York Mets purchased Bill Connors from the Chicago Cubs on August 20, 1967.
New York Mets purchased Ray Burris from the New York Yankees on August 20, 1979.
New York Mets signed free agent Larry Bowa on August 20, 1985.
New York Mets traded Sean Henry and Jose Castro to the Cincinnati Reds for Jeff Conine on August 20, 2007.
New York Mets released Livan Hernandez on August 20, 2009.
New York Mets claimed Heath Hembree on waivers from the Cincinnati Reds on August 20, 2021.
1963 | In his first major league start, Grover Powell blanks the Phillies in the Mets' 4-0 victory at Connie Mack Stadium. The shutout will be the only big league win for the 21 year-old right-hander, who after pitching four more scoreless innings in his next appearance will appear to lose his effectiveness when he is struck in the face by a line drive hit by Pittsburgh first baseman Donn Clendenon. |
1985 | Dwight Gooden, going the distance in the Mets' 3-0 victory over San Francisco at Shea Stadium en route to his 13th consecutive win, whiffs 16 batters to become the first National League pitcher to strike out 200 or more batters in each of his first two seasons. The 20 year-old sophomore, who improves his record to 19-3 with his sixth shutout of the year, matches the feat accomplished by Herb Score of the Indians in the American League in 1955 and 1956. |
1989 | It's a busy day on the trading block for the Mets as they send popular outfielder Mookie Wilson to the Blue Jays for pitcher Jeff Musselman and minor leaguer Michael Brady. New York also gets Frank Viola from the Twins for pitchers Rick Aguilera, David West, and Kevin Tapani and two minor leaguers. |
1998 | At Shea Stadium, Cardinal first baseman Mark McGwire becomes the first player in major league history to hit fifty home runs in three consecutive seasons. Mac's seventh-inning solo shot, the second of back-to-back round-trippers off Willie Blair, helps to defeat the Mets, 2-0. |
1973 - In New York, the Reds score five runs in the 16th to beat the Mets, 8 - 3. Each team scores in the 13th.
1978 - At Shea Stadium, Dodger Blue becomes black and blue as pitcher Don Sutton and first baseman Steve Garvey begin fighting in the clubhouse prior to their 5 - 4 victory over the Mets.
1980: The Giants beat the Mets, 2 - 1, but lose Jack Clark for a month after a Mark Bomback pitch breaks a bone in his left hand.
1982: In Atlanta, the Braves top the Mets, 6 - 4, as Brett Butler makes his debut for the Braves. Butler has a single and RBI.
1989: Howard Johnson hits his 30th home run of the season in the Mets' 5 - 4 loss to the Dodgers and joins Bobby Bonds and Willie Mays as the only players to achieve 30 home runs and 30 stolen bases in two different seasons.
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