Schimpf was signed under the radar in the offseason and has done nothing but hit for power since joining the Padres organization.
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He started things off early against Mets starter Logan Verrett, forced into action after the season ending injury to Matt Harvey and this will likely be his last start for the Mets as he was pounded again. Schimpf hit a grand slam in the first to center field. Jabari Blash followed that with his third home run of the season.