Padres vs Mets Match Player Stats: 2026 Season Series

A four-game split might not settle the Padres–Mets series, but the numbers already tell a story. The two clubs traded blows across June and August 2026, with New York’s pitching staff holding San Diego’s big bats in check—until Fernando Tatis Jr. reminded everyone why he’s one of the most feared hitters in the game.

Latest game: Mets 4‑2 Padres (Aug 19, 2026) · Season series: Tied 2‑2 · Padres’ power: Tatis Jr. 2 HR, 5 RBI (Aug 18) · Mets’ breakout bat: Carson Benge 5‑for‑5, HR (June 7)

The head-to-head numbers across four games reveal which categories each team dominated.

What is the Padres record against the Mets this season?

The Padres and Mets have played four regular‑season games in 2026, splitting them 2‑2. The series opened at Petco Park in June, where San Diego won 3‑2 on Freddy Fermin’s first home run of the season (CBS Sports). The next night, the Mets answered with a 7‑3 victory, powered by Cleveland‑Mets prospect Carson Benge’s 5‑for‑5 performance (CBS Sports). After a summer break, the teams met at Citi Field in August: the Padres took the first game 5‑2 behind Robbie Ray’s six‑inning start and Tatis Jr.’s two‑home‑run night (FOX Sports). Two days later, the Mets evened the series with a 4‑2 win, a result confirmed by both ESPN and StatMuse.

Four games, one pattern: the team that pitches deeper into the game won each time. The Padres’ Ray (6 IP) carried Aug 18; the Mets’ starter covered 6+ innings on June 7 and Aug 19. The implication: bullpen depth, not just star power, has decided every contest so far.

Who’s the best player on the Padres right now?

By any offensive metric in this series, the answer is Fernando Tatis Jr. In the Aug 18 game alone he hit two home runs and drove in five runs (FOX Sports). Across the four games, Tatis has a slash line that includes a walk and only one strikeout in his Aug 18 at‑bats (Covers). Freddy Fermin also made noise with that June 6 walk‑off homer, but Tatis’s consistent power threat makes him the focal point of San Diego’s lineup. The Padres’ pitching staff has been solid too: Robbie Ray posted a 1.50 ERA in his Aug 18 start and Mason Miller collected a save (Covers).

What this means: when Tatis is healthy and hot, the Padres can outslug any opponent. The Mets have held him hitless in two of the four games, suggesting that limiting his damage is the key to beating San Diego.

Who is the best hitter on the Mets right now?

Carson Benge, the Mets’ 23‑year‑old rookie, delivered the single most impressive batting line of the series: 5‑for‑5 with a home run and an RBI triple on June 7 (CBS Sports). That performance alone vaults him into the conversation for New York’s top bat. Francisco Lindor, though not recorded in the series stats available, has historically been the Mets’ most consistent hitter against the Padres; his .322 career average vs. San Diego (as reported in earlier season data) underscores his value.

Who are the top 5 hitters in MLB right now?

• Shohei Ohtani (LAD) – .309/.412/.654, 44 HR (2026) – ESPN MLB stats
• Aaron Judge (NYY) – .298/.458/.702, 51 HR – ESPN MLB stats
• Juan Soto (NYY) – .314/.437/.602, 38 HR – ESPN MLB stats
• Mookie Betts (LAD) – .307/.405/.570, 30 HR – ESPN MLB stats
• Fernando Tatis Jr. (SD) – .291/.368/.580, 37 HR – ESPN MLB stats

The pattern: Benge’s breakout game is a snapshot, not a season—but it’s enough to show the Mets have a legitimate power threat to pair with Lindor.

Who is the 17 year old Mets player?

Despite online searches pointing to a 17‑year‑old player on the Mets’ roster, no such player is listed in any official box score, depth chart, or transaction record published for the 2026 season. The Mets’ youngest active player is catcher Francisco Alvarez (24 years old as of 2026). It’s possible the searches refer to a minor‑league prospect not yet added to the 40‑man roster, or a confused reference to an amateur signee. The identity remains unconfirmed.

Who threw the only no hitter in Mets history?

Johan Santana threw the first (and still only) no‑hitter in New York Mets franchise history on June 1, 2012, beating the St. Louis Cardinals 8‑0 at Citi Field (ESPN). Santana struck out eight and walked five, throwing 134 pitches. The historic game broke a franchise drought that had lasted 50 years.

What pitcher threw a no‑hitter drunk?

Doc Ellis of the Pittsburgh Pirates famously pitched a no‑hitter on June 12, 1970 while under the influence of LSD (Wikipedia).

Who struck out 27 batters in one game?

No MLB pitcher has ever struck out 27 batters in a nine‑inning game. The record is 20, shared by Roger Clemens, Kerry Wood, and Max Scherzer (Baseball‑Reference).

Who threw 100 strikes in a game?

Several pitchers have been credited with throwing 100 or more strikes in a game; Max Scherzer’s 20‑strikeout game on May 11, 2016 included 102 strikes among 119 pitches (ESPN).

Has anyone ever thrown two no hitters?

Yes. Notable pitchers with multiple no‑hitters include Nolan Ryan (7), Sandy Koufax (4), and more recently Justin Verlander (3) (Baseball‑Reference).

The trade‑off: Santana’s no‑hitter is a singular achievement, but the Mets have never replicated it—while the Padres have never thrown a no‑hitter in their franchise history.

For the Padres, the series shows they can beat the Mets when Tatis produces and the starter goes deep. For the Mets, the emergence of Benge offers hope that the lineup has depth beyond Lindor. With the season series deadlocked, the next game will carry real weight: if these teams meet again in September, the winner could claim a tiebreaker advantage for the wild‑card race. The choice is clear: San Diego needs Tatis to stay hot, or New York needs its young bats to keep growing. Either way, the stats say this rivalry is just heating up.

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