Padres Rally to Snap Mets' Seven-Game Win Streak 7-6

The New York Mets' seven-game winning streak ended with a dramatic 7-6 loss to the San Diego Padres at Petco Park. Mark Vientos provided a highlight with his first career grand slam in the fifth inning, breaking a long power drought, but the Padres responded with a five-run rally in the bottom half, fueled by Luis Arraez's two-run homer and key RBI hits from Manny Machado and Bryce Johnson. Mets' reliever Gregory Soto struggled in the ninth inning, committing a crucial throwing error on a sacrifice bunt that allowed Jose Iglesias to score the winning run on an RBI single by Elias Díaz. Mets starter Frankie Montas and reliever Huascar Brazobán both faltered, surrendering multiple runs during the Padres' comeback. The game featured several unusual moments including a controversial strike zone by umpire Emil Jimenez, an ejection of Mets manager Carlos Mendoza, and a robbed home run by Fernando Tatis Jr., underscoring the intense, back-and-forth nature of the contest between two playoff-caliber teams.