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Scott Sharp Again and Young and Torrens Homer to Help Lift Mets over Padres 5-0
Christian Scott allowed three hits in 5 2/3 scoreless innings, and the Mets extended their winning streak to six in eight games.
On Friday, the New York Mets defeated the San Diego Padres 5-0, securing their sixth win in eight games. Christian Scott tossed 5 2/3 scoreless innings, allowing three hits and striking out three.
Jared Young and Luis Torrens powered the Mets offense with home runs. Young hit his third homer since returning from the injured list on May 26, while Torrens added his first of the season with Brett Baty aboard.
Michael King took the loss for San Diego, marking the team's 10th defeat in 11 games. Relievers Huascar Brazob, Luke Weaver, and Minter secured the final 10 outs without allowing a hit.
Bichette drove in his 14th RBI in 17 games, while Baty capped the scoring with a ninth-inning RBI single. San Diego has now been shut out seven times this season.
The Mets will start Nolan McLean on Saturday night against the Padres, who counter with Griffin Canning . The series continues with contrasting pitching matchups.
SAN DIEGO (AP) — Christian Scott released 5 2/3 innings without allowing races, Jared Young and Luis Torrens connected two flies and the New York Mets whitewashed the San Diego Fathers on Friday 5-0 to achieve their sixth win in eight games.