Padres Yu Darvish Records Historic 204th NPB-MLB Win in Mets Sweep

Yu Darvish made history by securing his 204th combined career win between Nippon Professional Baseball and Major League Baseball, surpassing Hiroki Kuroda for the most wins by a Japanese-born pitcher. Darvish pitched seven scoreless innings against the New York Mets, allowing only two hits, striking out seven, and walking none, leading the San Diego Padres to a 5-0 victory and completing a three-game sweep. This marked Darvish's first win of the season after returning from right elbow inflammation, showcasing signs of rotation stability for the Padres as they approach the trade deadline. Key offensive contributors included Manny Machado, who hit a two-run single, and Gavin Sheets, who broke a slump with a two-run homer, while the Padres' bullpen closed out the shutout. The Mets played without slugger Juan Soto due to a foot injury, and their starter Clay Holmes was knocked out early after allowing four runs. The Padres' win extended their streak to five games as they continue to pursue the NL West-leading Dodgers.