Mets Win 6-3 Over The Padres! McNeil Gets 1st MLB Hit!
Zach Wheeler looked to get the Mets on track in what could be his final start at CitiField as his name has been part of trade rumors of late.
The other news was that Yoenis Cespedes was heading back to the disabled list, with a decision still to come on surgery or not in the upcoming days.
Mets got on top first in the bottom of the first on a 3 RBI Double by Devin Mesoraco, and the Mets led 3-0 after one.
Padres got a couple back in the top of the third when after a review play, Will Myers singled in two, and it was 3-2 Mets heading to the bottom of the third.
Michael Conforto gave the Mets back the three run lead with a two run home run, 5-2, New York after three.
Mets added another run after an Amed Rosario Triple and an RBI single by Asdrubal Cabrera, and the Mets lead was 6-2 after 4
Wheeler went 7 innings, just two runs, 4 hits and three k’s in what could be his last CitiField start if he is traded by the non-waiver deadline next week.
Bottom 8, a nice moment as rookie Jeff McNeil singled on his first pitch for his first MLB Hit after coming up from AAA Vegas.
Wil Myers got the Padres closer in the top of the 9th with an RBI Single, 6-3 Mets
Seth Lugo locked the final two outs down and the Mets win 6-3!
Mets back in action today for the finale of the series at 12:10 PM, with Mets on Deck coming to you at 11:10 AM