Mets at Padres: July 29, 2025 MLB Game 2 Preview

Tuesday, July 29th, 2025

New York Mets at San Diego Padres Game Preview – July 29, 2025

The New York Mets (62-45, first in the NL East) are set to face the San Diego Padres (58-49, second in the NL West).

Game Information

The game will be played in San Diego on Tuesday, July 29, 2025, with a scheduled start time of 8:40 PM PDT.

Pitching Matchup

Mets: Sean Manaea (0-0)

Padres: TBD

Betting Odds

Mets -126, Padres +105; over/under is 8 1/2 runs

Series Context

The San Diego Padres hold a 1-0 series lead over the New York Mets. This marks the second time these teams will match up this season.

Team Insights

San Diego boasts a 32-18 record at home, contributing to their 58-49 overall record. The Padres' team batting average of .250 ranks seventh in the National League.

New York holds a 62-45 overall record, with a 25-29 record in road games. The Mets have demonstrated strong offensive performance, achieving a 45-13 record in games where they record at least eight hits.

Key Players

For the Padres, Manny Machado has recorded 27 doubles, 19 home runs, and 66 RBI. Xander Bogaerts has been productive over the last 10 games, going 12 for 42 with four doubles, two home runs, and six RBI.

For the Mets, Pete Alonso leads the team with a .263 batting average, along with 26 doubles, one triple, 22 home runs, 47 walks, and 81 RBI. Mark Vientos has contributed 11 hits, a home run, and seven RBI in his last 35 at-bats over the last 10 games.

Recent Form

Padres: In their last 10 games, San Diego holds a 5-5 record with a .281 batting average and a 3.39 ERA, outscoring opponents by nine runs.

Mets: New York has a 7-3 record over their last 10 games, posting a .233 batting average and a 3.43 ERA, also outscoring opponents by nine runs.

Injury Report

Padres: Michael King (60-Day IL, shoulder), Jhony Brito (60-Day IL, forearm), Joe Musgrove (60-Day IL, elbow).

Mets: Max Kranick (60-Day IL, elbow), Brandon Waddell (15-Day IL, hip), Dedniel Nunez (60-Day IL, elbow), Jesse Winker (10-Day IL, back), Tylor Megill (60-Day IL, elbow), Paul Blackburn (15-Day IL, shoulder), Griffin Canning (60-Day IL, Achilles), Jose Siri (60-Day IL, shin), Danny Young (60-Day IL, elbow), A.J. Minter (60-Day IL, lat), Nick Madrigal (60-Day IL, shoulder), Drew Smith (60-Day IL, elbow), Christian Scott (60-Day IL, elbow).

In summary

The New York Mets (62-45), leaders in the NL East, are set to play the San Diego Padres (58-49), second in the NL West, on July 29, 2025. The Padres currently hold a 1-0 series lead. Sean Manaea is expected to pitch for the Mets, while the Padres' starting pitcher is yet to be announced. The Mets are favored with betting odds of -126. Key offensive contributors include Manny Machado for San Diego and Pete Alonso for New York. The Mets enter the game with a stronger recent record of 7-3 in their last 10 games, compared to the Padres' 5-5.

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