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The New York Mets defeated the San Diego Padres 2-1 on August 17, 2026, at Citi Field, prevailing in a low-scoring game shaped by timely hitting and effective damage control. New York produced only five hits and did not homer, but its lineup converted enough opportunities to generate both runs while striking out seven times. San Diego finished with seven hits and drew five walks, yet managed just one run, an inefficient offensive showing given its steady supply of baserunners. The Padres also went without a home run, leaving their pitching staff with almost no margin for error. Mets pitchers allowed one earned run despite permitting those 12 combined hits and walks, offsetting limited swing-and-miss production with execution in pivotal situations. San Diego’s staff was similarly effective, surrendering two earned runs and issuing only two walks, but the Mets’ ability to turn a smaller offensive output into the decisive run separated the clubs. Neither lineup demonstrated sustained power, and New York’s error-free defense helped preserve the narrow advantage. The result should reinforce the Mets’ rotation and bullpen formula for protecting slim leads.