San Diego Padres vs. New York Mets • Aug 19, 2026

In a tightly contested matchup, the New York Mets topped the San Diego Padres 4-2, fueled by Carson Benge's fourth-inning homer and a strong performance from reliever Nate Lavender, who threw a perfect inning with two strikeouts, while Padres starter Michael King went deep, giving his team a quality start despite the loss.