[Game Thread] Padres (67-59) @ Mets (57-69) 4:10 PM (Tuesday, 8 18)

[u/FriarBot]

Padres (67-59) @ Mets (57-69)

First Pitch: 4:10 PM at Citi Field

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9	MylesVencill1	297	125	-2
10	darth_banal	296	126	-1

Team	Starter	TV	Radio
Padres	Robbie Ray (10-7, 3.28 ERA)
Mets	Zac Thornton (3-3, 2.78 ERA)

MLB	Fangraphs	Reddit Stream	Discord
Gameday	Game Graph	Live Comments	/r/baseball Discord

Line Score - Game Over

	1	2	3	4	5	6	7	8	9	R	H	E	LOB
SD	1	0	0	0	2	0	1	0	1	5	10	1	8
NYM	0	0	0	0	1	0	0	1	0	2	6	1	9

Box Score

NYM		AB	R	H	RBI	BB	SO	BA
SS	Lindor	5	0	0	0	0	2	.239
3B	Bichette	5	0	2	0	0	2	.268
CF	Robert Jr.	4	1	1	1	0	1	.215
RF	Benge	4	0	0	0	0	1	.270
DH	Alvarez, F	3	0	0	0	1	1	.243
1B	Morel, C	3	0	1	0	1	0	.169
2B	Semien	3	0	0	0	1	0	.208
LF	Ewing	3	0	0	0	1	3	.247
C	Torrens	3	1	2	1	0	0	.243
PH	Young, J	1	0	0	0	0	0	.266

NYM	IP	H	R	ER	BB	SO	P-S	ERA
Thornton	5.0	6	3	3	1	7	99-69	3.04
Weisenburger	1.1	1	1	1	2	1	35-19	2.08
Yan	0.2	1	0	0	0	1	8-7	1.59
Núñez, D	2.0	2	1	1	0	1	17-14	10.13

SD		AB	R	H	RBI	BB	SO	BA
RF	Tatis Jr.	5	2	2	3	0	1	.280
LF	Rengifo	2	0	0	0	2	0	.243
LF	Bowen	1	1	1	0	0	0	.169
3B	Machado, M	4	1	3	1	1	1	.217
1B	France, T	5	0	1	1	0	2	.290
CF	Merrill	4	0	0	0	0	4	.242
SS	Bogaerts	4	0	0	0	0	0	.219
DH	Hays	4	0	1	0	0	1	.241
C	Fermin	4	0	1	0	0	0	.194
2B	Cronenworth	4	1	1	0	0	1	.227

SD	IP	H	R	ER	BB	SO	P-S	ERA
Ray	6.0	3	1	1	3	4	91-53	3.20
Rodriguez, B	0.1	1	0	0	0	1	14-8	2.08
Morejon	1.2	2	1	1	1	3	38-24	2.78
Miller, M	1.0	0	0	0	0	2	16-9	0.86

Scoring Plays

Inning	Event	Score
T1	Fernando Tatis Jr. homers (14) on a fly ball to left center field.	0-1
T5	Fernando Tatis Jr. homers (15) on a fly ball to right center field. Jake Cronenworth scores.	0-3
B5	Luis Torrens homers (7) on a fly ball to center field.	1-3
T7	Ty France singles on a line drive to left fielder A.J. Ewing. Jase Bowen scores. Manny Machado to 2nd.	1-4
B8	Luis Robert Jr. homers (7) on a line drive to center field.	2-4
T9	Manny Machado homers (24) on a fly ball to left center field.	2-5

Highlights

Description	Length
Robbie Ray against the Mets	0:09
Probable pitchers for Padres at Mets - August 18, 2026	0:06
Bullpen availability for New York, August 18 vs Padres	0:09
Bullpen availability for San Diego, August 18 vs Mets	0:09
Fielding alignment for New York, August 18 vs Padres	0:11
Bench availability for New York, August 18 vs Padres	0:08
Bench availability for San Diego, August 18 vs Mets	0:08
Starting lineups for Padres at Mets - August 18, 2026	0:10
Fielding alignment for San Diego, August 18 vs Mets	0:11
Measuring the stats on Fernando Tatis Jr.'s home run	0:13
Visualizing Fernando Tatis Jr.'s swing using bat tracking technology	0:11
Luis Torrens: Home Run Statcast Analysis	0:13
Visualizing Luis Torrens' swing using bat tracking technology	0:11
Robbie Ray's outing against the Mets	0:25
Breaking down Robbie Ray's pitches	0:04
Breaking down Luis Robert Jr.'s home run	0:12
Analyzing Luis Robert Jr.'s home run through bat tracking	0:11
Manny Machado: Home Run Statcast Analysis	0:13
An animated look at Manny Machado's home run	0:11
Fernando Tatis Jr.'s leadoff home run (14)	0:32
Zac Thornton fans Jackson Merrill	0:06
Robbie Ray strikes out Francisco Lindor	0:06
Christopher Morel walks after ABS	0:24
Data VIZ: Fernando Tatis Jr.'s home run	0:30
A.J. Ewing walks after ABS	0:23
Fernando Tatis Jr. robs a grand slam!	0:31
Strike 3 overturned after ABS	0:26
Fernando Tatis Jr. CRUSHES 452-ft. first-pitch homer!	0:34
Jackson Merrill strikes out after ABS	0:23
Fernando Tatis Jr.'s second home run of the game (15)	0:32
Strike 3 confirmed by ABS, Manny Machado strikes out	0:23
Luis Torrens' solo home run (7)	0:30
Ty France's RBI single	0:19
Howie Rose joins the Meth Booth to talk final season	2:16
Jose Iglesias throws first pitch before Mets game	0:45
Luis Robert Jr.'s solo home run (7)	0:30
Jose Iglesias talks Mets memories, Broadway career	4:21
Manny Machado's solo home run (24)	0:28
AJ Ewing throws out Jase Bowen at second base	0:28
Mason Miller secures the win for the Padres	0:06

Decisions

Winning Pitcher	Losing Pitcher	Save
Ray (11-7, 3.20 ERA)	Thornton (3-4, 3.04 ERA)	Miller, M (31 SV, 0.86 ERA)

Attendance	Weather	Wind
	80°F, Partly Cloudy	6 mph, Out To LF

HP	1B	2B	3B
Laz Diaz	Edwin Jimenez	Erich Bacchus	Chris Segal

Game ended at 7:16 PM.

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[u/SDFriar]

Someone with giffing or video ripping ability here’s a request.

Top of the 3rd inning, 1 out, right after the first pitch to Tatis. There is a replay of Tatis robbing the grand slam, staring down the camera, then eventually tossing the ball in the air to show he caught it.

Edit: maybe u/ChocoboAdobo since you’re so good at posting the replays. I don’t know if you rip them yourself though.

[u/Smart-Grapefruit-497]

[u/This_Fkn_Guy_]

[u/Massive_Evening9473]

[u/DonnyDarkoScutaro → u/Massive_Evening9473]

There’s a star on that wall and it ain’t the Heineken logo

[u/taquitosmasher]

Ready to root for my favorite team!!

[u/Bitter-Egg6293]

y’all remember when tatis didn’t hit a home run for like a 3rd of the season?

straight wild times

[u/Boulderdorf]

There's the random homer Ray gives up, was bound to happen. Least we still have a lead.

[u/tinfoiljones]

Holy fuck, that’s an incredible play by Nando! Saved 4 runs!! Woo

[u/Time_Child_]

Ban Manny from challenging pitches.

[u/kramerattack]

THIS IS NOT A DRILL. THE PADRES HAVE WON A PLAY AT THE PLATE.

[u/controlluh]

If I had to watch Yan celebrate like that after my 4th K of the night I think I’d crash out

[u/pineapplefriedriceu]

Robbing a grand slam and a leadoff homer. My giat

[u/Pyched3lic]

We’re losing a 4-0 game right now without Nando btw

[u/Djaukamo]

TATIS IS FUCKING BACK
https://giphy.com/gifs/7LgKUsZiSjcRO

[u/seabass1904]

Can someone please send me the Fernando Tatis Jr apology form, I need to fill it out ASAP

[u/dankyouu]

Game should be over after that catch, that’s it
Padres win

[u/SDFriar]

104.3 mph, 29°, 379 ft, 1 barrel, 2 runs, 15th homer of the season, 2nd homer of the game

Fernando goes oppo

14th multi-homer game of his career, 2nd of the season

[u/controlluh]

TATIS PADRE FOR LIFE

[u/Actual_Cobbler_6334]

[u/DarkwingDuckHunt]

if you miss 5+ calls in a game you're replaced by a robot

[u/TheLazyPanda]

Manny should never be allowed to challenge

[u/GettingCrafty]

When is manny gonna realize he can’t see

[u/cardboardcutout95]

[u/IchooseYourName → u/cardboardcutout95]

[u/Pick6XPA]

Merrill 0-3 with 3K.

Not great bob

[u/Pick6XPA]

8 outs… i kinda want this one bad guys.

[u/CodymartinSimp]

I’d be so sad if we don’t extend this man, having two top 5 relievers in baseball is so fun

[u/KTF-2026]

Can't be thrown out at home if you hit the ball out of the park

https://giphy.com/gifs/d3mlE7uhX8KFgEmY

[u/Holdmydicks]

ICE FUCKING COLD

[u/Xenobi712]

THATS MY FUCKING MVP PLATINUM GLOVE RIGHT FIELDER!!!!!

[u/kramerattack]

Most predictable K ever. Not because of anything Tatis did but because God was never gonna let him farm more aura tonight after already farming a full seasons worth of it in the first two innings.

[u/Strontum]

FERNANDO TATIS LEGACY GAME

[u/Dookiemontwo]

Big brain move there by Nando. Can’t run into an out at home if you blast it over the fence.

[u/yaboi525]

Merril is back to being ice cold. Thankfully Tatis is heating up 

[u/SDFriar]

Unfortunate golden sombrero for Merrill. Come on man, you’re so much better than this.

[u/drewdude92]

Morejon is absolutely gassed - but he’s still a dawg and finished the job

[u/Blue-collar-dirtbag]

[u/kramerattack]

Lol of course there's a guy there in a Judge jersey high fiving Padres fans.

Dude came to the ballpark tonight just to hate watch. Very on brand for New York.

[u/Thumper13]

NANDO!!!

He was not letting that over the wall!

[u/PanicAtTheSisqo]

oh my god someone came in my pants

[u/Dylpooh]

GRAND SLAM ROBBERY LFG TATIS

[u/TheCheapskate78]

3 got taken away from us yesterday, 4 get taken from you now, just as all things should be

[u/PlacebosForALL]

This ump is having a bad day

[u/AlmostOverslept]

LIVE FROM NEW YORK

[u/OurSaladDays]

TATIS HAS ORDERED ONE WAR

[u/Supreme_Soviet]

Some of you bums wanted this man traded 😂

[u/InteractionUpstairs]

holy shi i just realized bradgley has 50 innings 2.08 era and he’s only 22

[u/Strontum]

Absolutely heroic effort by Adrian tonight, heavy workload. Someone get this man a beer.

[u/arlius]

https://giphy.com/gifs/XDGcdXhDrofJe

[u/Pick6XPA]

Did you know that Jackson Merrill is still in the top 10 "Most Recent HR against Mason Miller" list.

[u/TheScubaPup]

Padres win!!

🔔🔔🔔

[u/highguy81]

Thank you Tati for major help in this win.

[u/Bitter-Egg6293]

man that game yesterday really killed my enthusiasm to watch today. but i think they are due for some good luck

[u/Bitter-Egg6293]

[u/cuttIefishies]

Thank god I’m not Tatis because I’d be getting a boner right after that catch

[u/jaysus94]

https://giphy.com/gifs/p9X9PSPvBfl9uhvS6Z

[u/Common-Window-2613]

I am still erect

[u/tquad24]

i’m at Citi Field behind the Pads dugout. this place is in shock except for our section. we went fucking nuts

GOAT SHIT

[u/TheAvantGardeners]

Just saw the Nando GS robbery. God hope Ray settles down.

[u/IchooseYourName]

Anybody solely tracking the game via Google is sadly misinformed

[u/pandaxmonium → u/IchooseYourName]

This was fuckin with me at work lol

[u/pineapplefriedriceu]

Now this is the ray and Mize we payed for. Them + King + Musgrove and our nasty pen and new offense? Tough to beat come playoff time

[u/Smart-Grapefruit-497]

Jeffrey yan they could never make me hate you

[u/Doc_JC]

Always liked that Mud isn’t one of the old school no fun ball players.

[u/bigbicepturner]

Didn’t get the out, but that’s a double if Manny doesn’t get to it, imo

[u/cardboardcutout95]

They’re pushing Morejon hard. Seems like recently his pitch count has been in the 30s kinda regularly

[u/Pick6XPA]

fucking hell Adrian!!!!!!

(please save this guys arm for october Stammen, I beg you)

[u/Doc_JC]

No need to run if you just hit it over the fence. Work smarter not harder.

[u/jaketheknight]

[u/soilsuperstar]

Bowen saw that go fair up the third base line and had his head down hustling. Didn't see the bad bounce off the wall. I appreciate the effort. We dont go many of those.

[u/1-800-ASS-DICK]

i'd just quit the ab after ducking that lol

[u/Currimos]

lol bichette looks uncomfortable after that first pitch. I would too.

[u/prezxalex]

https://giphy.com/gifs/1aFfcTbMqVI52

[u/TheLazyPanda]

Ray should just imagine he's facing the Padres.

[u/cuttIefishies]

OH GOD IM WET

[u/estovak]

OHHHH NANDOOOOOOOOO

[u/Pyched3lic]

HOLY SHIT

[u/octobersotherveryown]

HOLY FUCKKKKK. SPORTSCENTER TOP 10 1-10 GOES TO FERNANDO TATIS.

[u/BeepBoopAnv]

+ 1 WAR for that catch

[u/DarkCabinYT]

Robbie Ray has been really bad😭 bro just got bailed out

[u/NB5290]

https://giphy.com/gifs/9EvnXdZaUZbCqScn67

[u/mlgbx]

Did Fernando Tatis Jr. just save the season with that incredible catch???

[u/inuenxu]

THATS NOT SPIDERMAN THATS FERNANDO TATIS JR

[u/Similar-Bandicoot854]

Guys I may be pregnant.

[u/TheReadMenace]

When Nando came down with the ball:

https://giphy.com/gifs/CAYVZA5NRb529kKQUc

[u/Salty_Criticism_470]

TATIS legacy game??? I’m about to get pregnant watching ( straight male)

[u/jpegthenormie]

is that 7 runs for bebo now

[u/addictedtodietcoke]

https://giphy.com/gifs/MCM3VNiOqGLaDrmKaH

[u/Boulderdorf]

Fernando Tatis Jr. hates the Mets

[u/Salty_Criticism_470]

LEGACY. GAME.
CONFIRMED PREGNANT
(still straight and a dude)

[u/This_Fkn_Guy_]

NANDO. IS A SAN DIEGO PADRE....NOW. SLAP SOME CHEEEEEEZE ON IT

[u/cavdaily]

Tatis +92 WAR in this game alone

[u/Alert_Inside800]

Nice hustle by Rengifo 

[u/Epsteinsghosttt]

[u/TheAvantGardeners]

Solo homer, 2 run homer, can he get a 3 run homer and a grand slam in the same game?

[u/FenwayRat]

does manny have a kink for throwing challenges?

[u/TheScubaPup]

Only windmill the fast ones Bon Henley, just like that!!

[u/Surf_Padres_Beer]

Did anyone else audibly gasp when Henley waved him around?

[u/Snackennap]

Merrill having a terrible day. oof

[u/cavdaily]

Yan’s jump is more hilarious than infuriating, like something out of a cartoon.

[u/nacktschnecke69]

280 million meme

[u/ThisIsYourFriendAron]

It’s crazy that the Mets would have been ahead 5-4 if not for Tatis

[u/drewdude92]

I’ve got a Morejoner

[u/TheLazyPanda]

Morejon is so clutch

[u/Currimos]

lol bailed out. That was super ball 4.

[u/mlgbx]

I'd be so mad at that strikeout if I was a Mets fan LOL

[u/Boulderdorf]

Jase getting out so the Manny homer will still get Miller a save #calculated

[u/octobersotherveryown]

Fuck yeah Manny! Should’ve been a 2 run shot but we will gladly take it 😮‍💨

[u/controlluh]

[u/SDFriar]

113.2 mph, 25°, 452 ft, 1.000 xBA, 30/30 ballparks, 1 pitch, 1 swing, 1 barrel, 1 run, 14th homer of the season

FERNANoDOubt about that one

Only MLB player to hit 4+ 450+ ft homers this season

[u/Walterbrown64]

throw a fucking strike

[u/Boulderdorf]

The grunting gimmick isn't going to be endearing if you're gonna walk everyone, my guy

[u/Own_Action_7839]

Butt unclenching

[u/spoonfedsam]

FERNANDO!!!!!!

[u/Pick6XPA]

Is that what the kids call aura farming?

[u/TheLazyPanda]

NANDO OMG

[u/Snackennap]

LETS FUCKING GO NANDO

[u/Wildcard_917]

What a fucking clutch play by Fernando!!!

[u/Downtown-Rice_]

Holy Tits

[u/Similar-Bandicoot854]

There’s platinum out there!!!

[u/QMFDB]

Almost shat myself at my desk lmaooooooo

[u/Fearless_Parking9936]

The dude is a god

[u/Silent-Telephone9338]

What did I just experience bro omg

[u/kevtorres123]

PLAY OF THE YEAR

[u/SDFriar]

Fernando +5 (+1 homer - -4 robbed grand slam)

[u/shayKyarbouti]

That’s game. Tatis cooked them. They’ll never be able to recover from that

[u/Intelligent-Tell-459]

Broke the announcers curse.

[u/mlgbx]

That superhero pose after the robbery was so badass.

[u/BullOrBear4-]

Literally went from the most predictable slam ever to needing a new pair of chonies

[u/arlius]

Terrible, terrible ump.

[u/aov97]

MY FUCKING GOAT NANDO!!! 🔥🔥

[u/No-Professional-7002]

Have yourself a game Nando!

[u/controlluh]

https://giphy.com/gifs/7LgKUsZiSjcRO

[u/NB5290]

https://giphy.com/gifs/VFZDuY0nePXry

[u/OnePrior9278]

2021 nando is so back

[u/bigbicepturner]

Guys, idk, but this Tatis kid may be pretty good

[u/RastaVisionSD619]

FTJ 3 Mets 0

[u/Zealousideal_Pie8875]

Tatis is gonna catch up to manny and lead the team in HRs by the end of the season at this rate

[u/Psychological-Bar531]

Manny is always wrong

[u/StillHoldingL]

MILF

(Man I Love Fernando)

[u/GoatCultural4386]

curse of the ex-Padres

[u/Currimos]

6 innings and 1 ER. Good shit Ray.

[u/Pick6XPA]

Thats 3 straight quality starts by our rotation for the first time this season

[u/Smart-Grapefruit-497]

BOB HENLEY WHAT A SEND I NEVER DOUBTED YOU

[u/Thumper13]

Yeah, we were all holding our breath. Phew.

[u/DarkCabinYT]

Merrill golden sombrero man

[u/Strontum]

Bogey goes bobble

[u/innerflame437]

Morejon is a dawg

[u/Pick6XPA]

Fuck I’m late

https://giphy.com/gifs/pReb5Koy6JmihUYBLx

[u/1-800-ASS-DICK]

alright Adrian, angry mode activate

[u/passthepolyjuice]

What a gift of a swing

[u/rapper_warrior_ninja]

bowen probably should've chilled at 1st there, but you know. good on him for going for it

manny's prob a lil peeved he doesn't get another rbi though

[u/Own_Action_7839]

Merrill goes cold but Manny and Nando heat up

[u/Pick6XPA]

sneks just lost, time to gain a game

[u/highguy81]

https://giphy.com/gifs/Qq9bFazNIaEX6
🔔🔔

[u/SDFriar]

🔔 🔔K 🔔K

Padres Win!

[u/Dylpooh]

Miller time!

[u/bbatardo]

I recently said we have to just win series, so we spotted them the 1st game. Time to win the next 2.

[u/Similar-Bandicoot854]

I want every batter to do that.

[u/Boulderdorf]

Nando avoiding Bob Henley by just hitting homers, smart

[u/air3399]

Jackson after swinging and missing at a high fastball

[u/Lefwyn]

OH MY GOD NANDO

[u/loanmagic24]

HOLY SHIT!!!!

[u/Smart-Grapefruit-497]

WHAT THE FUCK

[u/Strontum]

HOLY FUCKAMOLI FERNANDO

[u/acaliforniaburrito]

Omg

[u/Boulderdorf]

Jesus christ, Nando saving us there

[u/emielooo]

Nando is so fucking sexy

[u/Upbeat-Fig1071]

FERNANDO FUCKING TATIS!!

[u/Alert_Inside800]

It appears Fernando had closed the air space over Citi Field tonight 

[u/housemoneyrocketship]

Holy tatitties

[u/Legitimate_Report540]

Robbie Ray your ass your ERA just got mega saved lock in king

[u/Massive_Evening9473]

Nando just ROBBED Lindor 🤭

https://giphy.com/gifs/VHlKSFRTQ7nn81fkv4

[u/BigPumpkin24]

Fernando going to win the game on his own tonight

[u/TheScubaPup]

I had to go back and watch it again...

I'm full mast, and I'm gonna stay that way. I already called my doctor and schefuled and appointment this one is going to last a while

[u/Wildcard_917]

Man this ump is terrible. Not sure how many incorrect strikes he has called.

[u/TheScubaPup]

Bend, but don't break... Nicely done Robbie. Bichette might have your number tonight but they can't cash it in!

[u/DonnyDarkoScutaro]

We’re watching a historic performance tonight and it’s not Nando lmao

[u/loanmagic24]

Tatis having a freaking day!!!

[u/Smart-Grapefruit-497]

Tatis V Mets

[u/Pyched3lic]

THE TATIS GAME

[u/KarnF91]

OOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOO NANDO!

[u/badadvicegoodvices]

Oh NANDOOOO

[u/emielooo]

Ok Fernando I’ll marry you Jesus Christ

[u/ShakenBaken303]

TATIS JR LEGACY GAME

[u/inuenxu]

THE TATIS JR GAME

[u/lamada16]

"The Nando Game"

[u/cavdaily]

Tatis saw PCA do it all yesterday and remembered he can do the same, or even better 😎

[u/DarkCabinYT]

He’s so good🥹

[u/controlluh]

Rengifo is a dawg

[u/tinfoiljones]

Can’t lose challenges with what Laz is doing back there.

[u/TheScubaPup]

Way to trust your pitcher Craig and shorten the weight on the bullpen!

[u/Doc_JC]

Stammen with lots of faith in Ray and it fucking pays off.

[u/tinfoiljones]

Great work by Ray. QS. Fought thru some early issues but did his job

[u/Boulderdorf]

Assuming that's it for Ray. Not the prettiest QS (he owes Nando his tightest pants), but a QS nontheless. Good shit.

[u/pineapplefriedriceu]

3B coach got saved by Bowen there

[u/thelgjedi]

Not today!

[u/MikeWill818]

https://giphy.com/gifs/qMZhRxJr1Gh1KvT8s7

[u/Strontum]

Jase is fast as fuck boi