Padres capitalize on Mets' defensive miscues to support James Shields
James Shields pitched five strong innings and got ample run support from the Padres' offense to improve his record to 7-0 in a 7-3 win over the Mets.
Major League Baseball
FINAL
New York Mets
3
San Diego Padres
7
| 1st | 2nd | 3rd | 4th | OT | 2OT | 3OT | P8 | P9 | T | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| NYM | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 3 |
| SD | 2 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 7 |
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Match Report
Last five matches
| Date | Opp | Result | Competition |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10/7/26 | vs Milwaukee Brewers | L 1-3 | MLB |
| 10/6/26 | vs Milwaukee Brewers | W 4-3 | MLB |
| 10/4/26 | @ Milwaukee Brewers | L 3-4 | MLB |
| 10/3/26 | @ Milwaukee Brewers | L 2-3 | MLB |
| 9/30/26 | vs Chicago Cubs | W 4-1 | MLB |
| Full Schedule | |||
Play by Play
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End Batter/Pitcher 3-7
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Play Result 3-7
Plawecki doubled to deep right center, Recker scored.
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Advancing On Play 3-7
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Foul Ball 2-7
Pitch 1: strike 1 (foul)
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Foul Ball 2-7
Pitch 3: foul
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Foul Ball 2-7
Pitch 3: strike 1 (foul)
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Foul Ball 2-7
Pitch 3: strike 2 (foul)
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Foul Ball 2-7
Pitch 4: foul
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End Batter/Pitcher 2-7
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Play Result 2-7
Recker singled to center, Flores scored, Ceciliani to second.
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Advancing On Force 2-7
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Foul Out 1-7
Pitch 2: in play
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Foul Ball 1-7
Pitch 3: strike 2 (foul)
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Foul Ball 1-7
Pitch 3: strike 2 (foul)
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Foul Ball 1-7
Pitch 6: foul
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Foul Ball 1-7
Pitch 5: foul
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Foul Ball 1-7
Pitch 4: strike 2 (foul)
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Foul Ball 1-7
Pitch 1: strike 1 (foul)
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Foul Ball 1-7
Pitch 2: strike 1 (foul)
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End Batter/Pitcher 1-7
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Play Result 1-7
Tejada doubled to deep left, Granderson scored.
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Advancing On Play 1-7
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Foul Ball 0-7
Pitch 6: foul
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Foul Ball 0-7
Pitch 2: strike 2 (foul)
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Foul Ball 0-7
Pitch 1: strike 1 (foul)
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Foul Ball 0-7
Pitch 3: strike 1 (foul)
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End Batter/Pitcher 0-7
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Play Result 0-7
Middlebrooks singled to right, Kemp and Alonso scored.
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Advancing On Play 0-7
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Advancing On Play 0-6
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Play Result 0-5
Alonso grounded into fielder's choice to pitcher, J. Upton scored, Kemp safe at third on throwing error by pitcher Gee, Alonso safe at second on throwing error by pitcher Gee.
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Error 0-5
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Foul Ball 0-4
Pitch 7: foul
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Foul Ball 0-4
Pitch 6: foul
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Foul Ball 0-4
Pitch 2: strike 1 (foul)
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Bunted Foul 0-4
Pitch 2: strike 2 (bunted foul)
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End Batter/Pitcher 0-4
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Play Result 0-4
Venable singled to right, Spangenberg and Amarista scored.
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Advancing On Play 0-4
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Advancing On Play 0-3
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Foul Ball 0-2
Pitch 1: strike 1 (foul)
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Foul Ball 0-2
Pitch 8: foul
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Foul Ball 0-2
Pitch 6: foul
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Foul Ball 0-2
Pitch 5: foul
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Foul Ball 0-2
Pitch 4: foul
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Foul Ball 0-2
Pitch 3: strike 2 (foul)
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Foul Ball 0-2
Pitch 2: strike 1 (foul)
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Foul Ball 0-2
Pitch 2: strike 1 (foul)
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Foul Ball 0-2
Pitch 2: strike 2 (foul)
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Foul Ball 0-2
Pitch 2: strike 2 (foul)
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Bunted Foul 0-2
Pitch 1: strike 1 (bunted foul)
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End Batter/Pitcher 0-2
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Play Result 0-2
Middlebrooks hit sacrifice fly to center, J. Upton scored, Kemp to third, Alonso to second.
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Advancing On Play 0-2
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End Batter/Pitcher 0-1
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Play Result 0-1
Alonso hit by pitch, Norris scored, J. Upton to third, Kemp to second.
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Advancing On Force 0-1
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Foul Ball 0-0
Pitch 2: strike 2 (foul)
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Foul Ball 0-0
Pitch 5: foul
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Foul Ball 0-0
Pitch 3: foul
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End Inning 3-7
Middle of the 9th
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End Batter/Pitcher 3-7
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Play Result 3-7
Duda grounded out to second.
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Ground Out 3-7
Pitch 5: in play
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Strike Looking 3-7
Pitch 4: strike 2 (looking)
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Strike Looking 3-7
Pitch 3: strike 1 (looking)
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Ball 3-7
Pitch 2: ball 2
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Ball 3-7
Pitch 1: ball 1
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Start Batter/Pitcher 3-7
Duda batting
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End Batter/Pitcher 3-7
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Play Result 3-7
Tejada singled to left center, Plawecki to third, Granderson to second.
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Advancing On Force 3-7
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Advancing On Force 3-7
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Single 3-7
Pitch 3: in play
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Ball 3-7
Pitch 2: ball 2
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Ball 3-7
Pitch 1: ball 1
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Start Batter/Pitcher 3-7
Tejada batting
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End Batter/Pitcher 3-7
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Play Result 3-7
Granderson walked.
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Ball 3-7
Pitch 4: ball 4
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Ball 3-7
Pitch 3: ball 3
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Ball 3-7
Pitch 2: ball 2
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Ball 3-7
Pitch 1: ball 1
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Start Batter/Pitcher 3-7
Granderson batting
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End Batter/Pitcher 3-7
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Play Result 3-7
Plawecki doubled to deep right center, Recker scored.
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Advancing On Play 3-7
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Double 2-7
Pitch 3: in play
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Play Result 2-7
Recker to second on fielder's indifference.
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Fielders Indifference 2-7
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Ball 2-7
Pitch 2: ball 1
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Foul Ball 2-7
Pitch 1: strike 1 (foul)
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Start Batter/Pitcher 2-7
Plawecki batting
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Play Result 2-7
Plawecki hit for Gilmartin.
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Lineup Change 2-7
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Lineup Change 2-7
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End Batter/Pitcher 2-7
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Play Result 2-7
Recker safe at first on error by third baseman Middlebrooks.
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Error 2-7
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Batter Reached On Error - Batter To First 2-7
Pitch 6: in play
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Head to Head
SD wins series 2-1
Injuries
San Diego Padres
- Luis Gutierrez Out
- Bryan Hoeing Out
New York Mets
- Jorge Polanco Out
- Tylor Megill Out
- Reed Garrett Out
- Jared Young Out
- Pierson Ohl Out
Lineups
ConfirmedSD
Will VenableCF30
Derek NorrisC33
Justin UptonLF8
Matt KempRF25
Yonder Alonso1B13
Will Middlebrooks3B12
Cory Spangenberg2B18
Alexi AmaristaSS2
James ShieldsP33
Substitutes
Brandon MaurerP38
Jedd GyorkoPH5
Craig KimbrelP46
NYM
Curtis GrandersonRF21
Ruben Tejada3B33
Lucas Duda1B9
Daniel Murphy2B9
Wilmer FloresSS41
Darrell CecilianiLF9
Juan LagaresCF10
Anthony ReckerC
Dillon GeeP35
Substitutes
Jack LeathersichP76
John Mayberry Jr.PH64
Erik GoeddelP62
Eric CampbellPH5
Sean GilmartinP85
Kevin PlaweckiPH24
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