Mets top Padres 6-4 on July 28, 2025, for their 7th straight win. Pete Alonso homered and Francisco Lindor hit the game-winner. Read how they did it!
StatPro MLB Beat Reporter
Just when you think this Mets team can't get any hotter, they find another gear. The Amazins kicked off their West Coast trip in style, extending their incredible winning streak to seven games with a hard-fought 6-4 victory over the Padres. With the win, the Mets now sit at 62-44, tightening their grip on first place in the NL East and looking every bit the part of a serious contender.
With their playoff odds now soaring to 94.2%, the question isn't if the Mets will play in October, but how far they can go.
Monday night's win was a classic display of this team's star power. Pete Alonso got things started, launching a mammoth solo shot for his 23rd home run of the season. The Polar Bear finished the night with three RBIs, bringing his season total to a stellar 84. But the decisive blow came from Francisco Lindor. With the game knotted at 4-4 in the seventh, Lindor laced a go-ahead two-run double, reminding everyone why he's the heart and soul of this infield. On the mound, Frankie Montas battled through six innings, and Edwin Díaz shut the door with his trademark trumpets for his 29th save. It wasn't the prettiest win, but it's the kind of gritty performance that defines division champions.
A seven-game winning streak puts a team squarely in 'buyer' territory, and the Mets front office is reportedly working the phones hard ahead of the trade deadline. The primary target? Bullpen help. Rumors are linking the club to several arms, most notably Triple-A flamethrower Clayton Beeter. The righty boasts a wipeout slider and a fastball that can hit 99 mph, the exact kind of high-leverage weapon the Mets could use. The catch is his control; a 7.2 BB/9 rate is a major red flag. It's a classic high-risk, high-reward gamble. Do the Mets bet on their coaching staff to iron out the walks and unlock a dominant late-inning reliever?
Any potential trade will require prospect capital, and the Mets' farm system continues to produce valuable assets. In a Double-A showcase Monday, top prospects Jett Williams and Jonah Tong both impressed. Williams, the dynamic shortstop/outfielder, went 2-for-5 and added another stolen base to his collection. Meanwhile, right-hander Jonah Tong carved up hitters, striking out six over five solid innings. Their strong performances, along with the impending signing of the new draft class, not only provide trade chips but also serve as a reminder that the future in Queens is incredibly bright, regardless of what happens at the deadline.
With a 1.5-game lead in the division and momentum firmly on their side, the Mets are in the driver's seat. The next 72 hours will be crucial, not just for the rest of this series against the Padres, but for the shape of the roster heading into the season's final stretch. Will the front office make a splash? One thing is certain: it's a fantastic time to be a Mets fan. Buckle up.
