San Diego Padres vs. New York Mets - Live Score - August 18, 2026

2022 NL Wild Card foes meet as Mets (Thornton 3-3, 2.78) host Padres (Ray 0-1, 6.00)

PROBABLE STARTING PITCHERS

#38 LHP R. Ray

10-7 3.28 ERA

#49 LHP Z. Thornton

3-3 2.78 ERA

TEAM STATS

SD 2ND NL WEST

4.3 R 4.2

.238 AVG .236

140 HR 152

124 SB 64

4.07 ERA 4.07

.244 OAV .238

NYM 5TH NL EAST

TEAM LEADERS

Fernando Tatis Jr.

.279

AVG

.273

RBI

3.41

ERA

3.34

124

162

NYM

PREVIOUS GAMES


8/17	@NYM	L2-1
8/16	@CLE	W5-0
8/15	@CLE	L6-1
8/14	@CLE	W7-5
8/12	MIL	W4-3

NYM


8/17	SD	W2-1
8/16	WSH	W4-3
8/15	WSH	W5-4
8/14	WSH	W4-1
8/12	@ATL	L6-3

RUN LINE

The Padres must win by 2 runs or more to cover the run line

-1.5

+1.5

NYM

TEAM TO WIN

A bet of $112 would win $212 total if the Padres win and a bet of $102 would win $202 total if the Mets win

-112

-102

NYM

TOTAL

The combined final score of both teams is set at 8.5

-112

OVER 8.5

-111

UNDER 8.5

PLAYER NEWS

Nick Pivetta SD #27 - P

Pivetta (forearm) has continued to play catch and build up, but his throwing program has been moved to the Padres' complex in Peoria, Arizona, MLB.com reports.

Walker Buehler SD #10 - P

Buehler (7-6) took the loss against the Mets on Monday, allowing two runs on two hits and two walks while striking out four across six innings.

Nolan McLean NYM #26 - P

McLean (6-6) was credited with the win against the Padres on Monday, allowing one run on six hits and four walks while striking out three across six innings.