Fermin’s Pinch-Hit Homer Lifts Padres Over Mets in Low-Scoring Affair

TITLE: Fermin's Pinch-Hit Homer Lifts Padres Over Mets in Low-Scoring Affair
SLUG: freddy-fermin-pinch-hit-homer-padres-beat-mets-june-7-2026
EXCERPT: Freddy Fermin hit a go-ahead, two-run home run in the seventh inning, his first of the season, to snap the Padres' six-game losing streak with a 3-2 victory over the Mets.
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TAGS: MLB, San Diego Padres, New York Mets, Freddy Fermin, Griffin Canning, Sung-Mun Song, Baseball
SEO_TITLE: Padres Snap Losing Streak on Fermin's Clutch Homer Against Mets
SEO_DESCRIPTION: Freddy Fermin's unexpected two-run home run in the seventh inning propelled the San Diego Padres to a crucial 3-2 victory over the New York Mets, ending a six-game skid.
MEDIA_QUERY: MLB baseball game, San Diego Padres vs New York Mets, Petco Park
IMAGE_ALT: Freddy Fermin of the San Diego Padres rounding the bases after hitting a home run.

The San Diego Padres ended their six-game losing streak with a narrow 3-2 victory over the New York Mets at Petco Park on Saturday, thanks to a dramatic go-ahead home run from an unlikely source: catcher Freddy Fermin. Fermin's two-run blast in the seventh inning proved to be the decisive blow, marking his first home run of the season and his first hit in nearly a month.

Fermin's Heroics

In a season that has presented offensive challenges for the Padres, Fermin emerged as the unexpected hero. Entering the crucial seventh-inning at-bat, Fermin had been hitless in his last 30 at-bats. Despite this slump, Padres manager Craig Stammen opted to stick with his defense-first catcher. Fermin responded by connecting on a first-pitch sinker from Mets reliever Austin Warren, sending it over the left-field fence to give the Padres a 3-2 lead. This clutch hit was his first home run since September 2025 and his first hit since May 14.

"What a huge swing," Stammen said after the game. "Exactly what we needed." Fermin, speaking through an interpreter, expressed his confidence after making contact: "I knew from the second I hit it that I hit it out of the ballpark."

Bottom of the Lineup Production

The Padres' offense has been heavily reliant on its star players, but Saturday's win also saw contributions from the bottom of the lineup. Sung-Mun Song, batting eighth, reached base in all three of his plate appearances. While Song was caught in a rundown between third and home, his ability to get on base provided opportunities. With Jake Cronenworth currently on the injured list and recent roster changes impacting outfield options, the Padres are looking for production from their fringe players, and Fermin and Song delivered.

"We've been talking with the guys on the bench right now and the guys hitting at the bottom of the order about finding ways to create some havoc," Stammen commented on the importance of the bottom of the order. "We're trying to think of ways to do that… and get on base for the top of our lineup."

Griffin Canning's Strong Start

The Padres' starting pitcher, Griffin Canning, also played a significant role in the victory. Canning, who joined the Padres after a resurgence with the Mets in 2025 that was cut short by an Achilles injury, delivered a strong performance. He pitched five innings, allowing just one run on three hits while striking out six. Canning effectively utilized his slider and changeup to keep the Mets' hitters off balance.

"He pitched great," Stammen said of Canning's outing. "I thought he really controlled the strike zone. He kept those guys off-balance with those offspeed pitches, and he finished that outing really strongly. That fifth inning was probably his best inning, and he got it to our bullpen with a tie game." Canning's performance suggests he is returning to the form that made him a mid-rotation arm last season, offering a much-needed boost to the Padres' rotation.

Game Summary

The game remained tied at 2-2 entering the top of the seventh inning after Marcus Semien hit a solo home run off reliever Bradgley Rodriguez. However, Fermin's decisive home run in the bottom half of the inning secured the win for San Diego. The victory was a welcome relief for the Padres, who had struggled to find wins in the preceding week.

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| Aspect | Detail |
|—|—|
| Game Result | Padres 3, Mets 2 |
| Key Play | Freddy Fermin's 2-run HR in 7th |
| Winning Pitcher | N/A (Bullpen Save) |
| Losing Pitcher | Austin Warren (Mets) |
| Padres' Losing Streak Ended | Six games |

This win is crucial for the Padres as they aim to climb the standings and avoid falling further behind in their division. Fermin's unexpected power surge and Canning's solid pitching provide positive momentum as the team looks to build on this performance in their upcoming games.

Fuente: MLB Official News RSS – https://www.mlb.com/news/freddy-fermin-hits-first-2026-home-run-as-padres-beat-mets

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