Mets hit 4 home runs off Michael King, rout Padres in series opener

Mets hit 4 home runs off Michael King, rout Padres in series opener

NEW YORK — Michael King defied what was normal for a pitcher returning from a long layoff when he threw strikes effectively for five innings in his return from the injured list last week. The rust was waiting for him Tuesday at Citi Field. King getting hit hard and often on Tuesday was at least as troubling for the Padres as anything else about an 8-3 loss to the Mets. It was arguably the greatest concern to come out of the night. That is becaus…