For the second straight game, the Mets had a run in two batters into the game en route to an early 2-0 lead. For the second straight game, the Padres rallied to take the lead, but this time, the offense was not able to respond, as the Mets dropped the rubber game of their series in San Diego, 3-2.
After Jeff McNeil hustled out a leadoff double, Amed Rosario singled to plate that first run. Tomas Nido homered to straightaway center to extend the lead to two in the top of the second.