Photos: Padres sweep Mets

by John Kelley

Game 3 – Wednesday, July, 30: Padres blanks Mets 5-0

Yu Darvish #11 of the San Diego Padres pitches against the New York Mets at Petco Park on July 30, 2025 in San Diego, CA. (K.C. Alfred / The San Diego Union-Tribune) — Yu Darvish pitches against the New York Mets at Petco Park on July 30, 2025. (K.C. Alfred / The San Diego Union-Tribune)

Yu Darvish #11 of the San Diego Padres pitches against the New York Mets at Petco Park on July 30, 2025 in San Diego, CA. (K.C. Alfred / The San Diego Union-Tribune) — Yu Darvish pitches during the first inning at Petco Park. (K.C. Alfred / The San Diego Union-Tribune)

Fernando Tatis Jr. #23 of the San Diego Padres is hit by a pitch on the hand in second inning against the New York Mets at Petco Park on July 30, 2025 in San Diego, CA. (K.C. Alfred / The San Diego Union-Tribune) — Fernando Tatis Jr. is hit by a pitch on the hand in second inning against the New York Mets. (K.C. Alfred / The San Diego Union-Tribune)

Fernando Tatis Jr. #23 of the San Diego Padres reacts after he was hit by a pitch on the hand in second inning against the New York Mets at Petco Park on July 30, 2025 in San Diego, CA. (K.C. Alfred / The San Diego Union-Tribune) — Fernando Tatis Jr. reacts after he was hit by a pitch on the hand in second inning. (K.C. Alfred / The San Diego Union-Tribune)

Fernando Tatis Jr. #23 of the San Diego Padres reacts after he was hit by a pitch on the hand in second inning against as manager Mike Shildt, left, looks on against the New York Mets at Petco Park on July 30, 2025 in San Diego, CA. (K.C. Alfred / The San Diego Union-Tribune) — Fernando Tatis Jr. reacts after he was hit by a pitch on the hand in second inning as manager Mike Shildt, left, looks on. (K.C. Alfred / The San Diego Union-Tribune)

Manny Machado #30 of the San Diego Padres hits a two-run single in second inning against the New York Mets at Petco Park on July 30, 2025 in San Diego, CA. (K.C. Alfred / The San Diego Union-Tribune) — Manny Machado hits a two-run single in second inning. (K.C. Alfred / The San Diego Union-Tribune)

Yu Darvish #11 of the San Diego Padres pitches against the New York Mets at Petco Park on July 30, 2025 in San Diego, CA. (K.C. Alfred / The San Diego Union-Tribune) — Yu Darvish #11 of the San Diego Padres pitches against the New York Mets at Petco Park on July 30. (K.C. Alfred / The San Diego Union-Tribune)

Gavin Sheets #30 of the San Diego Padres rounds the bases after hitting a two-run home run in the third inning against the New York Mets at Petco Park on July 30, 2025 in San Diego, CA. (K.C. Alfred / The San Diego Union-Tribune) — Gavin Sheets rounds the bases after hitting a two-run home run in the third inning. (K.C. Alfred / The San Diego Union-Tribune)

Gavin Sheets #30 of the San Diego Padres rounds the bases after hitting a two-run home run in the third inning against the New York Mets at Petco Park on July 30, 2025 in San Diego, CA. (K.C. Alfred / The San Diego Union-Tribune) — Gavin Sheets rounds the bases after hitting a two-run home run in the third inning. (K.C. Alfred / The San Diego Union-Tribune)

Francisco Alvarez #4 of the New York Mets reacts after being hit by a foul ball in the fifth inning against the San Diego Padres at Petco Park on July 30, 2025 in San Diego, CA. (K.C. Alfred / The San Diego Union-Tribune) — Francisco Alvarez #4 of the New York Mets reacts after being hit by a foul ball in the fifth inning at Petco Park. (K.C. Alfred / The San Diego Union-Tribune)

Fernando Tatis Jr. #23 of the San Diego Padres walks to the dugout in between innings against the New York Mets at Petco Park on July 30, 2025 in San Diego, CA. (K.C. Alfred / The San Diego Union-Tribune) — Fernando Tatis Jr. walks to the dugout in between innings. (K.C. Alfred / The San Diego Union-Tribune)

Yu Darvish #11 of the San Diego Padres pitches against the New York Mets at Petco Park on July 30, 2025 in San Diego, CA. (K.C. Alfred / The San Diego Union-Tribune) — Yu Darvish allowed two hits, struck out seven and took just 76 pitches to get through seven innings, and the Padres’ offense continued to surge in a 5-0 victory over the Mets. (K.C. Alfred / The San Diego Union-Tribune)

Jeremiah Estrada #56 of the San Diego Padres talks with actress Emma Stone after a game against the New York Mets at Petco Park on July 30, 2025 in San Diego, CA. (K.C. Alfred / The San Diego Union-Tribune) — Jeremiah Estrada talks with actress Emma Stone after a game against the New York Mets at Petco Park on July 30. (K.C. Alfred / The San Diego Union-Tribune)

Game 2 – Tuesday, July, 29: Padres beat the Mets 7-1

Ryan Bergert #38 of the San Diego Padres pitches against the New York Mets during the first inning at Petco Park on Tuesday, July 29, 2025 in San Diego, CA. (Meg McLaughlin / The San Diego Union-Tribune) — Ryan Bergert #38 of the San Diego Padres pitches against the New York Mets during the first inning at Petco Park on Tuesday. (Meg McLaughlin / The San Diego Union-Tribune)

Luis Arraez #4 of the San Diego Padres bunts against the New York Mets during the first inning at Petco Park on Tuesday, July 29, 2025 in San Diego, CA. (Meg McLaughlin / The San Diego Union-Tribune) — Luis Arraez bunts during the first inning. (Meg McLaughlin / The San Diego Union-Tribune)

Fernando Tatis Jr. #23 of the San Diego Padres slides into third base against the New York Mets during the first inning at Petco Park on Tuesday, July 29, 2025 in San Diego, CA. (Meg McLaughlin / The San Diego Union-Tribune) — Fernando Tatis Jr. slides into third base at Petco Park on Tuesday. (Meg McLaughlin / The San Diego Union-Tribune)

Jackson Merrill #3 of the San Diego Padres watches the ball after a double against the New York Mets during the first inning at Petco Park on Tuesday, July 29, 2025 in San Diego, CA. (Meg McLaughlin / The San Diego Union-Tribune) — Jackson Merrill watches the ball after hitting a double against the New York Mets during the first inning. (Meg McLaughlin / The San Diego Union-Tribune)

San Diego Padres dugout celebrates after Jackson Merrill #3 double against the New York Mets during the first inning at Petco Park on Tuesday, July 29, 2025 in San Diego, CA. (Meg McLaughlin / The San Diego Union-Tribune) — San Diego Padres dugout celebrates after Jackson Merrill's double during the first inning at Petco Park on Tuesday, July 29. (Meg McLaughlin / The San Diego Union-Tribune)

Juan Soto #22 of the New York Mets kneels on the ground after fouling a ball off his leg during the fourth inning against the San Diego Padres at Petco Park on Tuesday, July 29, 2025 in San Diego, CA. (Meg McLaughlin / The San Diego Union-Tribune) — Juan Soto of the New York Mets kneels on the ground after fouling a ball off his leg during the fourth inning. (Meg McLaughlin / The San Diego Union-Tribune)

Juan Soto #22 of the New York Mets speaks with a trainer after fouling a ball off his leg during the fourth inning against the San Diego Padres at Petco Park on Tuesday, July 29, 2025 in San Diego, CA. (Meg McLaughlin / The San Diego Union-Tribune) — Juan Soto speaks with a trainer after fouling a ball off his leg. Soto eventually left the game after injury. (Meg McLaughlin / The San Diego Union-Tribune)

Ryan Bergert #38 of the San Diego Padres, center, flanked by teammates Jose Iglesias #7 and Luis Arraez #4, reacts before being pulled from the game against the New York Mets during the fifth inning at Petco Park on Tuesday, July 29, 2025 in San Diego, CA. (Meg McLaughlin / The San Diego Union-Tribune) — Ryan Bergert , center, flanked by teammates Jose Iglesias and Luis Arraez #4, reacts before being pulled from the game during the fifth inning on Tuesday, July 29. (Meg McLaughlin / The San Diego Union-Tribune)

Xander Bogaerts #2 of the San Diego Padres and Luis Arraez #4 celebrate after Arraez scored a run against the New York Mets during the sixth inning at Petco Park on Tuesday, July 29, 2025 in San Diego, CA. (Meg McLaughlin / The San Diego Union-Tribune via Getty Images) — Xander Bogaerts and Luis Arraez celebrate after Arraez scored a run against the New York Mets during the sixth inning. (Meg McLaughlin / The San Diego Union-Tribune via Getty Images)

Jackson Merrill #3 of the San Diego Padres smiles after a triple against the New York Mets during the sixth inning at Petco Park on Tuesday, July 29, 2025 in San Diego, CA. (Meg McLaughlin / The San Diego Union-Tribune) — Jackson Merrill smiles after a triple during the sixth inning. (Meg McLaughlin / The San Diego Union-Tribune)

Adrian Morejon #50 of the San Diego Padres blows a bubble during the seventh inning against the New York Mets at Petco Park on Tuesday, July 29, 2025 in San Diego, CA. (Meg McLaughlin / The San Diego Union-Tribune) — Adrian Morejon blows a bubble during the seventh inning against the New York Mets. (Meg McLaughlin / The San Diego Union-Tribune)

Manny Machado #13 of the San Diego Padres and Jose Iglesias #7 celebrate after Iglesias' run scored against the New York Mets during the seventh inning at Petco Park on Tuesday, July 29, 2025 in San Diego, CA. (Meg McLaughlin / The San Diego Union-Tribune) — Manny Machado and Jose Iglesias celebrate after Iglesias' run scored during the seventh inning at Petco Park on Tuesday. (Meg McLaughlin / The San Diego Union-Tribune)

Manny Machado #13 of the San Diego Padres watches his home run against the New York Mets during the seventh inning at Petco Park on Tuesday, July 29, 2025 in San Diego, CA. (Meg McLaughlin / The San Diego Union-Tribune) — Manny Machado watches his home run against the New York Mets during the seventh inning. (Meg McLaughlin / The San Diego Union-Tribune)

Manny Machado #13 of the San Diego Padres celebrates with Jackson Merrill #3 after Machado's home run against the New York Mets during the seventh inning at Petco Park on Tuesday, July 29, 2025 in San Diego, CA. (Meg McLaughlin / The San Diego Union-Tribune) — Manny Machado celebrates with Jackson Merrill after Machado’s home run. (Meg McLaughlin / The San Diego Union-Tribune)

Ron Marinaccio #97 of the San Diego Padres walks back to the dugout during the eighth inning against the New York Mets at Petco Park on Tuesday, July 29, 2025 in San Diego, CA. (Meg McLaughlin / The San Diego Union-Tribune) — Ron Marinaccio #97 of the San Diego Padres walks back to the dugout during the eighth inning. (Meg McLaughlin / The San Diego Union-Tribune)

Luis Arraez #4 of the San Diego Padres and Jackson Merrill #3 celebrate after the Padres defeated the New York Mets at Petco Park on Tuesday, July 29, 2025 in San Diego, CA. (Meg McLaughlin / The San Diego Union-Tribune) — Luis Arraez and Jackson Merrill celebrate after the Padres defeated the New York Mets at Petco Park on Tuesday, July 29. (Meg McLaughlin / The San Diego Union-Tribune)

Game 1 – Monday, July, 28: Padres’ 7-6 victory over the Mets

Dylan Cease #84 of the San Diego Padres pitches against the New York Mets in the third inning at Petco Park on July 28, 2025 in San Diego, California. (K.C. Alfred / The San Diego Union-Tribune) — Dylan Cease #84 of the San Diego Padres pitches against the New York Mets in the second inning at Petco Park on July 28. (K.C. Alfred / The San Diego Union-Tribune)

Dylan Cease #84 of the San Diego Padres looks on as Jeff McNeil #1 of the New York Mets scores in the second inning at Petco Park on July 28, 2025 in San Diego, California. (K.C. Alfred / The San Diego Union-Tribune) — Dylan Cease looks on as Jeff McNeil of the New York Mets scores in the second inning. (K.C. Alfred / The San Diego Union-Tribune)

Dylan Cease #84 of the San Diego Padres is looked at after getting hit in the head by a hit by Francisco Lindor #12 of the New York Mets in the third inning at Petco Park on July 28, 2025 in San Diego, California. (K.C. Alfred / The San Diego Union-Tribune) — Dylan Cease is looked at after getting hit in the head by a ball hit by Francisco Lindor in the third inning. (K.C. Alfred / The San Diego Union-Tribune)

Juan Soto #22 of the New York Mets, right, is held back by Pete Alonso #20 as manager Carlos Mendoza #64 argues with umpire Emil Jimenez #82 during the third inning at Petco Park on July 28, 2025 in San Diego, California. (K.C. Alfred / The San Diego Union-Tribune) — Juan Soto #22 of the New York Mets, right, is held back by Pete Alonso #20 as manager Carlos Mendoza #64 argues with umpire Emil Jimenez #82 during the third inning. (K.C. Alfred / The San Diego Union-Tribune)

New York Mets manager Carlos Mendoza #64 argues is thrown out of the game by umpire Emil Jimenez #82 during the third inning at Petco Park on July 28, 2025 in San Diego, California. (K.C. Alfred / The San Diego Union-Tribune) — New York Mets manager Carlos Mendoza is thrown out of the game by umpire Emil Jimenez after arguing about balls and strikes. (K.C. Alfred / The San Diego Union-Tribune)

Xander Bogaerts #2 of the San Diego Padres hits an RBI single in the third inning against the New York Mets at Petco Park on July 28, 2025 in San Diego, California. (K.C. Alfred / The San Diego Union-Tribune) — Xander Bogaerts hits an RBI single in the third inning against the New York Mets at Petco Park on July 28. (K.C. Alfred / The San Diego Union-Tribune)

Dylan Cease #84 of the San Diego Padres reacts after giving up a grand slam to Mark Vientos #27 of the New York Mets in the fifth inning at Petco Park on July 28, 2025 in San Diego, California. (K.C. Alfred / The San Diego Union-Tribune) — Dylan Cease reacts after giving up a grand slam to Mark Vientos of the New York Mets in the fifth inning. (K.C. Alfred / The San Diego Union-Tribune)

Dylan Cease #84 of the San Diego Padres is pulled from the game by manager Mike Shildt #8 after giving up a grand slam to Mark Vientos #27 of the New York Mets in the fifth inning at Petco Park on July 28, 2025 in San Diego, California. (K.C. Alfred / The San Diego Union-Tribune) — Dylan Cease is pulled from the game by manager Mike Shildt #8 after giving up a grand slam in the fifth inning at Petco Park on July 28. (K.C. Alfred / The San Diego Union-Tribune)

Luis Arraez #4 of the San Diego Padres flips his bat after hitting a two-run home run against the New York Mets in the fifth inning at Petco Park on July 28, 2025 in San Diego, California. (K.C. Alfred / The San Diego Union-Tribune) — Luis Arraez flips his bat after hitting a two-run home run in the fifth inning. (K.C. Alfred / The San Diego Union-Tribune)

Luis Arraez #4 of the San Diego Padres celebrates with third base coach Tim Leiper after hitting a two-run home run against the New York Mets in the fifth inning at Petco Park on July 28, 2025 in San Diego, California. (K.C. Alfred / The San Diego Union-Tribune) — Luis Arraez celebrates with third base coach Tim Leiper after hitting a two-run home run. (K.C. Alfred / The San Diego Union-Tribune)

Bryce Johnson #29 of the San Diego Padres hits a RBI single against the New York Mets in the fifth inning at Petco Park on July 28, 2025 in San Diego, California. (K.C. Alfred / The San Diego Union-Tribune) — Bryce Johnson hits a RBI single against the New York Mets in the fifth inning. (K.C. Alfred / The San Diego Union-Tribune)

Elias Díaz #17 of the San Diego Padres hits a RBI single in the fifth inning against the New York Mets at Petco Park on July 28, 2025 in San Diego, California. (K.C. Alfred / The San Diego Union-Tribune) — Elias Díaz hits a RBI single in the fifth inning. (K.C. Alfred / The San Diego Union-Tribune)

Adrian Morejon #50 of the San Diego Padres reacts after being pulled from the game in the seventh inning against the New York Mets at Petco Park on July 28, 2025 in San Diego, California. (K.C. Alfred / The San Diego Union-Tribune) — Adrian Morejon reacts after being pulled from the game in the seventh inning. (K.C. Alfred / The San Diego Union-Tribune)

Jeremiah Estrada #56 of the San Diego Padres walks off the field after closing out the seventh inning against the New York Mets at Petco Park on July 28, 2025 in San Diego, California. (K.C. Alfred / The San Diego Union-Tribune) — Jeremiah Estrada walks off the field after closing out the seventh inning against the New York Mets at Petco Park. (K.C. Alfred / The San Diego Union-Tribune)

Elias Díaz #17 of the San Diego Padres hits a walk off single in the ninth inning to beat the New York Mets 7-6 at Petco Park on July 28, 2025 in San Diego, California. (K.C. Alfred / The San Diego Union-Tribune) — Elias Díaz hits a walk off single in the ninth inning to beat the New York Mets 7-6 at Petco Park on July 28. (K.C. Alfred / The San Diego Union-Tribune)

Elias Díaz #17 of the San Diego Padres celebrates a hitting walk off single in the ninth inning to beat the New York Mets 7-6 at Petco Park on July 28, 2025 in San Diego, California. (K.C. Alfred / The San Diego Union-Tribune) — Elias Díaz celebrates a hitting walk off single in the ninth inning to beat the New York Mets 7-6. (K.C. Alfred / The San Diego Union-Tribune)

The Padres' Elias Díaz looks back toward the dugout after his walk-off single on Monday against the Mets. (K.C. Alfred / The San Diego Union-Tribune)

Elias Díaz celebrates with Jackson Merrill after hitting a walk-off single in the ninth inning to give the Padres a 7-6 victory over the Mets on Monday. (K.C. Alfred / The San Diego Union-Tribune)

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