The New York Mets and San Diego Padres faced off in a playoff rematch on Wednesday night, and the Mets came away with a 5-0 victory. The win was especially sweet for the Mets, as it was a rebound from their loss to the Padres in the National League Wild Card Series last season.
The Mets were led by ace pitcher Max Scherzer, who was making his first start of the season after missing the first two weeks due to a hamstring injury. Scherzer was dominant, throwing seven shutout innings and allowing just three hits while striking out nine. He also contributed at the plate, driving in two runs with a single in the fourth inning.
The Mets offense was also clicking on all cylinders, as they scored five runs on nine hits. Shortstop Francisco Lindor had a big night, going 3-for-4 with two RBIs and a run scored. First baseman Pete Alonso also had a big game, going 2-for-3 with an RBI and a run scored.
The Mets victory was a welcome sight for the team, who have struggled early in the season. The win was also a sign of hope for Scherzer, who had struggled in his previous start against the Padres last season. He showed that he is still capable of dominating opponents and that he can be a key part of the Mets rotation going forward.
The Mets will look to continue their winning ways as they face off against the Padres again on Thursday night. With Scherzer on the mound again, they will be looking to take the series and continue their climb up the standings.
