San Diego Padres defeat New York Mets 5-2: Recap & Betting Results
Tue, Aug 18, 2026 · MLB · San Diego Padres 5, New York Mets 2
The San Diego Padres beat the New York Mets 5-2 on Tuesday, August 18, 2026, at Citi Field. The San Diego Padres covered the run line as 1.5-run favorites. The game went under the closing total of 8.5, with 7 runs combined.
San Diego Padres vs. New York Mets final score and game recap
The San Diego Padres won by 3 runs.
The leading performers, from the box score:
- Robbie Ray (San Diego Padres): 6.0 innings, 1 earned run, 4 strikeouts.
- Fernando Tatis Jr. (San Diego Padres): 2-for-5, 2 home runs, 3 RBIs, 2 runs.
- Zac Thornton (New York Mets): 5.0 innings, 3 earned runs, 7 strikeouts.
- Luis Torrens (New York Mets): 2-for-3, 1 home run, 1 RBI, 1 run.
Who covered the spread in San Diego Padres vs. New York Mets?
The San Diego Padres covered the run line as 1.5-run favorites, winning by 3 runs.
The run line opened and closed at San Diego Padres -1.5.
Did San Diego Padres vs. New York Mets go over or under the total?
The game went under: 7 runs combined against a closing total of 8.5, under by 1.5.
The total opened and closed at 8.5.
San Diego Padres and New York Mets betting trends: 2026 season
This result left the San Diego Padres 68-59 in the 2026 regular season (37-26 at home, 31-33 away or at neutral sites). Against the run line, they covered in 69 of 125 games with a closing line on file. Their games went over the closing total 56 times and under 67 times, with 2 pushes.
This result left the New York Mets 57-70 in the 2026 regular season (29-35 at home, 28-35 away or at neutral sites). Against the run line, they covered in 58 of 125 games with a closing line on file. Their games went over the closing total 55 times and under 61 times, with 9 pushes.
What's next for San Diego Padres and New York Mets?
Next for the San Diego Padres: at the New York Mets on Wednesday, August 19, 2026. Next for the New York Mets: the San Diego Padres at home on Wednesday, August 19, 2026.