US EditionClay Holmes-Sean Manaea Piggyback Plan Works in Mets' 8-3 Win Against Padres
The Mets' piggyback pitching limited Padres to three runs while four Mets players hit home runs, improving their playoff standing with an 8-3 victory.
- The New York Mets defeated the San Diego Padres 8-3 at Citi Field on September 16, 2025, in the opening game of a crucial three-game series.
- The Mets implemented a piggyback pitching strategy by starting Clay Holmes and then Sean Manaea, aiming to address their recent pitching struggles and bullpen fatigue.
- Holmes pitched four innings allowing two solo homers and three hits while Manaea followed with five innings, allowing one run off a Freddy Fermin home run with four strikeouts.
- Key offensive contributions included Brett Baty's 17th home run, Francisco Lindor's 27th in the second inning, and Pete Alonso's 35th homer, as Baty called Manaea 'elite' and praised the team's early hitting intensity.
- This victory ended the Mets' eight-game losing streak, kept their playoff hopes alive with a 1.5-game Wild Card lead, and showcased a promising pitcher tandem that may factor in postseason plans.
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