Mets Dominate Padres
Mets Secure 5-0 Victory Against Padres with Scott's Strong Pitching, Young, Torrens Homers
The New York Mets shut out the San Diego Padres 5-0 on Friday night at Petco Park, picking up their sixth win in eight games. Christian Scott threw 5 2/3 scoreless innings, while Jared Young and Luis Torrens each hit home runs to power the offense, according to Associated Press.
Young launched a solo shot 422 feet in the second inning. Torrens followed with a two-run blast 413 feet to center in the fifth, pushing the lead to 4-0. The Mets added a final run in the ninth to seal the shutout, their most complete performance in weeks.
Christian Scott Delivers His Second Straight Strong Start
Scott allowed just three hits and two walks over 5 2/3 innings, throwing 98 pitches with a 68.3% strike rate. He struck out three batters and never let the Padres threaten seriously. The win improved his record to 2-0, according to Washington Post.
The performance was notable given Scott's rocky start to his career. He went winless in his first 15 MLB starts dating back to his 2024 debut. Back-to-back wins this June mark a clear breakthrough for the 26-year-old right-hander, according to WRAL.
Torrens and Young Provide the Power Behind the Offense
Luis Torrens went 2-for-3 with a double, a two-run home run, and two runs scored. He is filling in for injured starter Francisco Alvarez. Torrens' exit velocity has jumped from 88.9 mph to 94.5 mph over the last seven days, a sign his bat is heating up, according to Gazette Extra.
Jared Young hit his solo home run at 111.1 mph exit velocity — one of the hardest hits by a Met this season. Young is batting .313 since returning from the injured list. Bo Bichette also contributed, going 2-for-4 with a run-scoring triple in the third inning, per KVUE.
Padres Offense Hits New Low in Six-Game Skid
San Diego managed only three hits all night. Fernando Tatis Jr. and Manny Machado combined for just two singles. The Padres went 0-for-1 with runners in scoring position. They have now lost six straight games and 10 of their last 11, according to Seattle PI.
San Diego starter Michael King took the loss, dropping to 4-5 after giving up four runs on six hits over six innings. The Padres have scored only 14 runs over their last six games — an average of 2.33 runs per game. They entered Friday ranked last in the majors in batting average, on-base percentage, and runs scored, per LMT Online.
Mets Face a Good Problem: What to Do With Torrens
With Torrens hitting at a high level, the Mets now face a tricky roster call. Star catcher Francisco Alvarez is expected to return from the injured list during the next homestand. Torrens has a .945 OPS over recent games, making it hard to bench him, according to NH Register.
New York sits at 28-35 on the season but is gaining ground in a crowded NL Wild Card race. No team in the race has pulled away. The Mets will look to keep the momentum going in game two of this three-game series at Petco Park, per 10TV.
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