Padres Snap Mets 7-Game Win Streak With Walk-Off Win

The San Diego Padres secured a dramatic 7-6 walk-off victory over the New York Mets, snapping the Mets' seven-game winning streak. Elias Diaz delivered the game-winning RBI single in the bottom of the ninth inning, scoring Jose Iglesias and clinching the win despite Padres closer Robert Suarez blowing a save earlier in the inning. The Padres overcame a 5-1 deficit, highlighted by a five-run fifth inning featuring a two-run homer by Luis Arraez. Dylan Cease, the Padres' starting pitcher and a potential trade candidate, struggled in the game, allowing five runs, including a grand slam, but struck out nine over nearly five innings. Cease's overall 2025 season has seen a 4.79 ERA and 153 strikeouts, making him an intriguing rental target for the New York Yankees, who are seeking pitching reinforcements to challenge the Toronto Blue Jays in the AL East. While the Padres are competitive in the NL West, trading Cease could bolster their future, with teams like the Yankees, Blue Jays, Mets, and Phillies showing interest.