Mets vs Padres

East Coast vs West Coast Showdown at Petco Park

Petco Park - San Diego, CA

Historic Rivalry Renewed

The New York Mets and San Diego Padres continue one of the National League's most compelling matchups. With recent playoff aspirations from both teams and star-studded rosters, this series promises high-intensity baseball at Petco Park - home to the Padres' franchise-record 56 consecutive sellouts in 2024[1](@ref).

NL East Contenders Record Attendance Star Power

Recent Showdown: Mets 8-3 Padres (Aug 22, 2024)

Game Highlights

  • Mets dominated with 17 hits vs Padres' 7 hits
  • Luis Arráez went 2-for-4 with 1 RBI
  • Attendance: 41,673 at Petco Park[6](@ref)
  • Game duration: 2 hours 57 minutes

Key Performances

Mets Offense

Iglesias (2B, RBI), Alonso (1B, RBI), Vientos (3 RBI)

Padres Standouts

Profar (RBI), McCoy (RBI), Machado (SB)

Box Score Summary

17
Mets Hits
7
Padres Hits
8
Mets Runs
3
Padres Runs

Pitching Matchup

Dylan Cease (SD)

6.1 IP, 9 H, 3 ER

Luis Severino (NYM)

5.0 IP, 5 H, 1 ER

New York Mets

2025 Outlook

The Mets enter 2025 with renewed championship aspirations. Despite FanGraphs giving them only 26.5% playoff odds, the team features a balanced roster led by Francisco Lindor and Pete Alonso[4](@ref).

Franchise Value

"Steve Cohen's $2.45 billion acquisition set a new benchmark for franchise valuations"

  • Valuation: $2.45 billion (6th in MLB)[7](@ref)
  • 2024 Record: 83-79
  • Key Addition: Shortstop Willy Adames

San Diego Padres

2025 Outlook

Despite losing key players, the Padres maintain championship ambitions with 36.1% playoff odds. The core of Tatis Jr., Machado, and Bogaerts provides elite firepower[4](@ref).

Petco Park Atmosphere

"The sights and sounds of the stadium energize both players and fans, creating an atmosphere where each moment is charged with excitement"[1](@ref)

  • Valuation: $1.5 billion (15th in MLB)[7](@ref)
  • 2024 Record: 93-69 (Pushed Dodgers in NLDS)
  • Attendance: 41,000+ per game (2024 record)[1](@ref)

2025 Season Comparison

Player Spotlight: Luis Arráez

Luis Arráez

The Hitting Machine

The Padres' second baseman continues to be one of baseball's most consistent contact hitters. In the August 2024 matchup against the Mets, Arráez went 2-for-4 with key defensive plays[6](@ref).

2024 Stats

.290 AVG | .388 OBP

Vs Mets

2-4, 1 RBI (Aug 22, 2024)

Petco Park Experience

Electric Atmosphere

Petco Park has become one of baseball's premier destinations, setting franchise records with 56 consecutive sellouts in 2024 and averaging over 41,000 fans per game[1](@ref). Players describe the energy:

"The thrill of dashing from the dugout while my name is cheered is a unique surge of adrenaline that defines our home ground"

- Anonymous Padres Player[1](@ref)

Stadium Features

  • Modernized facilities with historic touches
  • Signature "Park at the Park" outfield area
  • Award-winning dining options
  • Stunning views of San Diego skyline

Rivalry Timeline

2013 Season Opener

Padres started rookie Jedd Gyorko at 2B against Mets pitching[3](@ref)

2024 Season

Padres won 93 games while Mets finished 83-79[4,6](@ref)

August 22, 2024

Mets defeated Padres 8-3 at Petco Park[6](@ref)

2025 Season

Both teams competing for playoff spots with Padres at 36.1% odds, Mets at 26.5%[4](@ref)