Sat Aug 02 02:00:00 UTC 2025: **Summary:**

Yu Darvish pitched seven scoreless innings, earning his first win of the season as the San Diego Padres completed a three-game sweep of the NL East-leading New York Mets with a 5-0 victory. Gavin Sheets contributed a two-run home run, and Manny Machado added a two-run single. Darvish’s strong performance and the Padres’ offensive output extended their winning streak to five games. Juan Soto was absent from the Mets’ lineup due to a foot injury.

**News Article:**

**Padres Sweep Mets Behind Darvish’s Gem, Sheets’ Homer**

**SAN DIEGO, CA –** Yu Darvish delivered a dominant performance, pitching seven shutout innings to lead the San Diego Padres to a 5-0 victory over the New York Mets on Wednesday, completing a three-game sweep. Darvish (1-3), making his fifth start after recovering from elbow inflammation, allowed just two hits and struck out seven, earning his first win of the season.

The Padres’ offense was sparked by Gavin Sheets, who blasted a two-run home run in the third inning off Mets pitcher Clay Holmes (9-6). Manny Machado contributed a two-run single, adding to his impressive series after hitting a three-run homer on Tuesday.

“Yu was outstanding tonight,” said Padres manager. “He commanded the strike zone, and his stuff was electric. It was great to see Gavin come through with that big hit, too.”

The win marks the Padres’ fifth straight, as they continue their pursuit of the Los Angeles Dodgers in the NL West. The Mets, without slugger Juan Soto who was sidelined with a foot injury, struggled to generate offense against Darvish and the Padres’ pitching staff.

Darvish’s victory was historic, marking his 111th major league win, surpassing Hiroki Kuroda for the most combined wins between MLB and Japanese professional leagues with 204.

The Mets were swept in a series of three or more games in San Diego for the first time since 2008.

Looking ahead, the Mets are scheduled to face the San Francisco Giants in a three-game home series starting Friday, while the Padres will host the St. Louis Cardinals. The Padres have yet to announce their starting pitcher for Friday’s game.

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