Game Recap: Mets vs. Padres
What a rollercoaster game for us Mets fans! Despite an exciting start and a few brilliant moments, the New York Mets fell short to the San Diego Padres, with a final score of 7-4. Let's dive into the highlights and key moments from this intense matchup at home.
Mets Highlights
The first inning gave us hope as the Mets tied the game 1-1, thanks to a powerful solo home run by none other than Pete Alonso, who smashed the ball 409 feet into left center.
In the bottom of the 4th inning, Starling Marte kept the momentum going with another home run, this time a 418-foot blast, bringing the game to a tie at 2-2. Then, in the 5th inning, Juan Soto delivered with a 369-foot homer to right, trimming the Padres' lead to 6-3.Francisco Alvarez gave us something to cheer about in the 7th with his 373-foot homer to right center, bringing the Mets closer to 6-4. Unfortunately, despite some great hits and a fighting spirit, we couldn't quite catch up to the Padres.
Challenging Moments
The 5th inning was particularly rough for us, as Manny Machado unleashed a devastating three-run homer. This crucial hit helped the Padres extend their lead significantly. In the 9th inning, Ramon Laureano added salt to the wound with a solo homer, increasing the Padres' score to 7.
Despite a few missed opportunities and leaving runners on base, the Mets showed plenty of hustle. Brett Baty and Francisco Lindor made noteworthy contributions, with Baty notably doubling to center in the 2nd inning and singling in the 9th. Unfortunately, we couldn't capitalize on those chances.
Moving Forward
It's never easy to watch a game slip away, especially when promising moments spark so much excitement. The Mets played with heart and determination, and with such firepower in our roster, it's only a matter of time before we turn these opportunities into victories. Let's regroup, keep cheering on our team, and look forward to the next game with unwavering support! Let's go Mets!
Scoreboard for Padres @ Mets (September 17th, 2025)
| 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | R | H | E | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 4 | 9 | 0 |
| 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 7 | 12 | 0 |