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San Diego Padres (MBL) Come Up Short Against New York Mets (MBL)
May 23, 2024 vs. New York Mets (MBL)
San Diego Padres (MBL) fell to New York Mets (MBL) 5-3 on Thursday.
San Diego Padres (MBL) opened the scoring in the third after Andy Van Slyke doubled, scoring one run.
Albert Pujols singled down the right field line, which helped New York Mets (MBL) tie the game at one in the top of the fourth.
New York Mets (MBL) took the lead in the top of the sixth. Jim Rice singled, scoring one run, to give New York Mets (MBL) the upper hand, 2-1.
San Diego Padres (MBL) took the lead, 3-2, in the bottom of the sixth thanks to singles by Pat Patterson, and Arky Vaughan.
New York Mets (MBL) jumped into the lead in the top of the seventh when Reggie Jackson homered to center field, scoring two runs, and Robin Yount singled, scoring one run.
Howie Camnitz started the game for San Diego Padres (MBL). The starting pitcher allowed nine hits and five runs (four earned) over six innings, striking out four and walking none. Ed Walsh began the game for New York Mets (MBL). The hurler surrendered seven hits and three runs over five and two-thirds innings, striking out four and walking two.
San Diego Padres (MBL) tallied 10 hits in the game. Van Slyke, Lenny Dykstra, Wes Chamberlain, and Vaughan each collected two hits for San Diego Padres (MBL). Van Slyke, Patterson, and Vaughan each drove in one run for San Diego Padres (MBL). San Diego Padres (MBL) turned one double play in the game.
New York Mets (MBL) tallied 10 hits in the game. Jackson led New York Mets (MBL) with two runs batted in from the number eight spot in the lineup. The right fielder went 1-for-4 on the day. Rice, Pujols, and Mike Piazza each collected two hits for New York Mets (MBL). New York Mets (MBL) were sure-handed and didn't commit a single error. Pujols made the most plays with nine.
San Diego Padres (MBL) play at home on Friday against New York Mets (MBL) in their next game.
San Diego Padres (MBL) Fall After Strong Showing By New York Mets (MBL)
May 24, 2024 vs. New York Mets (MBL)
San Diego Padres (MBL) couldn't keep up with New York Mets (MBL) and fell 11-3 on Friday.
New York Mets (MBL) got on the board in the top of the second inning after Edgar Martinez homered to center field, Tris Speaker doubled to center field, and Jim Rice singled to center field, each scoring one run.
New York Mets (MBL) added one run in the third. Reggie Jackson grounded into a fielder's choice, making the score 4-0.
Sandy Alomar homered to center field, scoring two runs in the top of the fifth for the New York Mets (MBL).
New York Mets (MBL) scored one run in the top of the eighth on a solo home run to center field by Mike Piazza.
Bob Lemon opened the game for San Diego Padres (MBL). The pitcher gave up nine hits and eight runs over five innings, striking out three and walking four. Max Lanier opened the game for New York Mets (MBL). The starter surrendered eight hits and three runs (two earned) over six and two-thirds innings, striking out six and walking two.
San Diego Padres (MBL) amassed nine hits in the game. Goose Goslin and Arky Vaughan each collected two hits for San Diego Padres (MBL). Goslin, Rod Carew, and Vaughan each drove in one run for San Diego Padres (MBL). San Diego Padres (MBL) were sure-handed in the field and didn't commit a single error. Frank Chance had the most chances in the field with nine.
New York Mets (MBL) amassed 12 hits in the game. Alomar led New York Mets (MBL) with five runs batted in. The catcher went 3-for-5 on the day. Speaker collected two hits for New York Mets (MBL) in four at bats. New York Mets (MBL) had patience at the plate, piling up seven walks for the game. Speaker, Robin Yount, and Piazza led the team with two free passes each.
San Diego Padres (MBL) play at home on Saturday against New York Mets (MBL) in their next game.
San Diego Padres (MBL) Falls To New York Mets (MBL)
May 25, 2024 vs. New York Mets (MBL)
San Diego Padres (MBL) fell to New York Mets (MBL) 8-3 on Saturday.
A solo home run to center field by We Convington put San Diego Padres (MBL) on the board in the bottom of the first.
New York Mets (MBL) flipped the game on its head in the top of the second, scoring six runs on five hits to take the lead, 6-1. The biggest blow in the inning was a home run to center field by Reggie Jackson that drove in three.
Joe Foy homered to center field, scoring two runs in the bottom of the fifth for the San Diego Padres (MBL).
Jim Clancy pitched four innings in relief for San Diego Padres (MBL). The pitcher gave up five hits and one run while, striking out five and walking none. Joaquin Andujar stepped on the mound first for San Diego Padres (MBL). The hurler surrendered seven hits and seven runs over three innings, striking out three and walking one. Dick Hughes started the game for New York Mets (MBL). The starting pitcher surrendered six hits and three runs over seven innings, striking out five and walking one.
Foy led San Diego Padres (MBL) with two runs batted in from the number nine spot in the lineup. The outfielder went 1-for-3 on the day. Goose Goslin, Arky Vaughan, and Ivan Rodriquez each collected two hits for San Diego Padres (MBL).
New York Mets (MBL) accumulated 12 hits in the game. Robin Yount and Eddie Moore each collected three hits for New York Mets (MBL). Yount went 3-for-5 at the plate and led the team with five runs batted in. Jackson collected two hits for New York Mets (MBL) in four at bats. New York Mets (MBL) turned one double play in the game. New York Mets (MBL) were sure-handed and didn't commit a single error. Sandy Alomar made the most plays with six.
Next up for San Diego Padres (MBL) is a game at Montreal Expos (MBL) on Sunday.
SERIES MVP
Reggie Jackson is the Mets’ series MVP after delivering the biggest swings of the sweep. In Game 1, his two-run homer in the seventh inning put New York ahead for good, and in Game 3, his three-run blast powered the Mets’ six-run inning and broke the game open. Jackson’s clutch power changed the series, making him the clear MVP for New York.
