Taking their first series of the season against a quality opponent (sorry, Marlins fans), the Mets beat the Padres 5-2 Wednesday afternoon at Citi Field. This rubber game had less on the line than the rubber game that ended their 2022 season, but considering the Mets’ early-season struggles, a series win over the Padres still felt sweet.
It didn’t look good from the start, however. Juan Soto opened the game by sending a Tylor Megill fastball to Shea Bridge for a two-run home run, giving the Padres an early 2-0 lead and a boost to his slow-starting season.