New York Mets fall 3‑2 to San Diego Padres in Saturday game at Petco Park

The New York Mets lost to the San Diego Padres 3‑2 on Saturday night at Petco Park, dropping their record to 28‑36 while the Padres improved to 33‑30. Rookie right‑hander Nolan McLean gave the Mets a solid start, allowing one run on three hits over six innings, but the bullpen surrendered the lead when right‑hander Austin Warren gave up a two‑run homer to Freddy Fermin in the seventh inning. Earlier in the series, Christian Scott threw a five‑hit shutout as the Mets beat the Padres 5‑0, highlighted by home runs from Jared Young and Luis Torrens. Bo Bichette remained in the No. 2 spot in the lineup for the series opener, and both clubs listed numerous players on the injured list, including Ramon Laureano for San Diego and Francisco Lindor for New York. The three‑game series is tied 1‑1, with the final game scheduled for Sunday at 4:10 p.m. local time.