Fernando Tatís Jr. made a leaping catch at the wall to rob a home run from the New York Mets, delivering a highlight-reel moment for the San Diego Padres.

The Mets came into San Diego on a seven game win streak. Frankie Montas was getting the start for the Mets, and he was facing off against Dylan Cease for the Padres. The Mets were looking to extend their lead in first in the National League East, while the Padres were in the thick of the Wild Card race.

The Padres walked it off in dramatic fashion to take the first game of the series, 7-6, ending the Mets’ seven-game winning streak.

The Mets have a chance to move their win streak to a season-high eight games in their series opener with the Padres at 9:40 p.m. Monday in San Diego.

With Juan Soto arguing with the home-plate umpire, Mets manager Carlos Mendoza stepped in and was ejected on Monday night in San Diego.

San Diego Padres right-hander Dylan Cease was hit in the back of the head by a one-hopper by Francisco Lindor of the New York Mets and remained in the game. The scary moment happened with one out

The Mets have won seven in a row after sweeping the Giants in San Francisco to start their West Coast trip. New York is up 1½ games on the Phillies in the NL East. The Mets won five of seven last year against the Padres, including two of four at Petco Park.

Mark Vientos trade destination that makes too much senseThe New York Mets will play the San Diego Padres for three games this week and while we figured it would give us a chance to scout Dylan Cease for a possible yet seemingly unlikely trade to Queens,