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The New York Mets defeated the San Diego Padres 4-2 on August 19, 2026, at Citi Field, using strong pitching and clean defense to secure the home victory. New York’s staff allowed only five hits while recording 12 strikeouts, consistently limiting a Padres lineup that finished without a home run. San Diego drew five walks but could not convert enough of that traffic, producing just two RBIs and striking out 12 times. The Mets generated seven hits, including one home run, and received three walks while striking out only four times. Their lineup’s .695 OPS trailed San Diego’s .704 mark, but New York was more effective with its scoring opportunities and received four RBIs. The Mets also committed no errors, complementing a pitching performance that yielded two earned runs despite the five walks. San Diego’s staff allowed seven hits and issued three walks, and only three of New York’s four runs were earned. The pitching disparity was decisive, particularly New York’s 12-to-4 advantage in strikeouts. That performance should strengthen the Mets’ rotation and bullpen outlook entering their next series.