The Mets keep stacking wins, and the post-deadline surge is starting to look real.
Monday night’s 2-1 win over the Padres pushed New York to four straight victories and 10 wins in its last 13 games since the club’s massive sell-off. That’s the kind of run that changes the mood around a team fast, and the Mets now get a chance to do something they haven’t managed yet this season: win five in a row.
They’ll try to make that happen Tuesday night at Citi Field against San Diego in the second game of the series. New York has already put together three separate four-game winning streaks in 2026, but each time the run stopped there.
The recent stretch has been built on tight games and sharp pitching. The Mets have won three straight one-run contests, and during the current streak their staff has posted a 2.00 ERA while the offense has combined for a .733 OPS.
Zac Thornton gets the ball for New York in what will be his ninth career start. The left-hander is 3-3 with a 2.78 ERA and comes in off a loss after giving up three earned runs in six innings against the Braves.
Across from him is former Cy Young winner Robbie Ray, who will make his third start for the Padres. The lefty is 10-7 with a 3.28 ERA and a 1.33 WHIP in 24 appearances, including 23 starts, this season.
Game information:
- Time: 1:40 p.m.
- TV: SNY
- Streaming: MLB.TV
Mets starter: Zac Thornton (3-2, 2.78 ERA)
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