Padres News: Padres falter at the plate, suffering defeat to the Mets

The San Diego Padres faced off against the New York Mets on Thursday night, but the outcome was disappointing for the home team, resulting in an 8-3 loss at Petco Park . This defeat marked the Padres' second consecutive loss, a rare occurrence for a team that had been performing well in recent weeks.

Despite being significantly improved since their last meeting with the Mets in June, when they were swept in New York, the Padres struggled to capitalize on scoring opportunities. They entered the game with a strong record of 22 wins and 7 losses over the past month, but they couldn't translate that success onto the field against the Mets.

The game started poorly for the Padres, as the Mets quickly took the lead. The first two batters of the game hit doubles, setting the tone for the night. Although Padres pitcher Dylan Cease managed to settle down after the rough start, the Mets added two more runs in the fourth inning, one of which was unearned due to a passed ball.

The Padres finally got on the board in the fifth inning after loading the bases, but they only managed to score one run. Their offense went quiet afterward, failing to register a hit in the sixth, seventh, or eighth innings. They did manage to score two runs in the ninth, but it was too little, too late.

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With this loss, the Padres remain in a competitive position in the wild-card race, but they will need to regroup quickly to maintain their momentum as they continue their season.