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The San Diego Padres defeated the New York Mets 5-2 on August 18, 2026, at Citi Field, using superior power and deeper offensive production to secure the road win. San Diego collected 10 hits and hit three home runs, accounting for all five RBI while finishing with a .705 OPS. New York managed six hits, with its two home runs producing both of its runs, but the rest of the lineup offered little support. Padres pitching limited the Mets to two earned runs and recorded 10 strikeouts, overcoming four walks to keep New York from building sustained rallies. Mets pitchers also struck out 10 and issued only three walks, but they allowed five earned runs and could not contain San Diego’s extra-base damage. The Mets’ lone error added to a game defined by their lack of clean execution, while the Padres played without a listed defensive miscue. With no Vegas total provided, the clearest trend was pitching control outside the home runs: the teams combined for five homers, yet produced only seven total runs as both staffs repeatedly escaped further damage. The result should strengthen San Diego’s run differential as its rotation prepares for the next turn.