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Padres and Mets play to determine series winner
The winner-take-series matchup features probable starters Huascar Brazoban and Randy Vasquez, with the Mets favored after a 5-0 shutout in the opener.
The New York Mets face the San Diego Padres on Sunday with their three-game series tied 1-1, featuring pitcher Huascar Brazoban against Randy Vasquez .
Behind a strong outing from Christian Scott, the Mets scored a 5-0 win over the Padres in Friday's series opener, with Jared Young hitting his third home run in six games and Luis Torrens adding his first blast of the season.
Juan Soto leads the Mets with 18 extra base hits while Manny Machado tops the Padres with 11 home runs; the Mets are 18-2 in games when they score at least five runs.
San Diego holds a 33-30 record while New York stands at 28-36, with both teams managing extensive injury lists including Jeremiah Estrada for the Padres and Francisco Alvarez for the Mets.
Fernando Tatis is 15 for 42 with a home run over his last 10 games, while Carson Benge is 10 for 40 with three home runs; the Padres are 18-4 when recording at least eight hits.