San Diego vs New York Mets Prediction: NY to Keep the Status of the Strongest in the National League

The series at Petco Park between San Diego Padres and New York Mets is tied 1-1. Who will win the final third game of the home series? Let's pick a few betting options.

After getting outscored 5-11 in the first game of the series against New York Mets, Bob Melvin's team certainly hoped to win game two. And it was surprisingly easy. 7-0, with starting Yu Darvish, who pitched seven complete innings of scoreless relief; batting lineup leaders Jake Cronenworth, Manny Machado, and Jurickson Profar each got five RBI on three hits. The Padres continue their pursuit of the NL West Division leader Los Angeles Dodgers. The Holy Fathers now have a 34-22, while the Dodgers - 35-20.

Sean Manaea will pitch for San Diego in Game 3 of the series with New York Mets, 2-3, and with a 3.77 ERA in 10 starts.

With three straight wins over top contenders, two over the Dodgers and one over San Diego, Buck Showalter's team relaxed and couldnt oppose the Padres in the second game of the series. The Mets miraculously didn't score a single run, giving up just 2 hits, and Tayshaun Walker did a poor job on the pitching with 4 runs allowed in 5 full innings. The Mets now have 38-20 overall being first in the entire National League.

New York's starting pitcher for game three of the series in San Diego is Chris Bassitt, 4-3 and a 3.74 ERA in 11 starts.

Right now, New York Mets look like a much more balanced and powerful team than San Diego. So even at home, the Padres will struggle to beat the Mets in a series. NY will let the failure of Buck Showalter's team in the second game occur in the third one. Most likely, they will close the game with a win. Prediction - a victory for the Mets.

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