A Tough Night at the Big Apple 
Fellow Padres fans, tonight wasn't our night as we fell to the Mets 8-3. It was a challenging game from the start, but there were a few highlights that kept us in the game. Let's break it down. Early Struggles for the Padres 
The game started rocky for us with Fernando Tatis Jr., Luis Arraez, and Manny Machado all getting retired in order in the first inning. The Mets, on the other hand, came out swinging, scoring five runs in the bottom of the inning thanks to hits by Francisco Lindor, Juan Soto, and a homer from Brett Baty. Our bats tried to counter in the second with a massive 431-foot home run by Jackson Merrill, but their lead was too steep.Foreshadowed Hope 
The second and third innings showed a flicker of hope with solo homers from both Jackson Merrill and Jake Cronenworth. Still, the Mets kept responding with their powerful lineup. Lindor, Pete Alonso, and Cedric Mullins all contributed with long balls that stretched our struggle further.Final Push 
Our bullpen managed to keep them at bay after the fourth inning, but unfortunately, the damage was already done. Freddy Fermin did bring some late excitement with a solo home run in the 8th, but that was all we could muster. The game concluded with a relentless effort, including a late double by Jackson Merrill, yet we couldn't close the gap.We tip our caps to the Mets tonight, but Padres Nation stays loyal no matter what! We’ll look forward to bouncing back in the next game. Keep the faith, Friar Faithful!
Scoreboard for Padres @ Mets (September 16th, 2025)
| 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | R | H | E | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5 | 2 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 8 | 10 | 0 |
| 0 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 3 | 7 | 0 |