Padres Notes: Mets Win in Extra Innings, Double-A Pitcher Called Up, Wacha Gets a Break

Relief pitching fell apart for the Padres.

The Padres got off to a hot start in their series opener against the Mets, but allowed 13 hits en route to a 5-3 win. Tom Cosgrove and Brent Honeywell gave up 4 runs in the 10th inning, and despite a Manny Machado homer, the Padres couldn't come back in Friday night's loss.

In other news, the Padres brought Alek Jacob up from Double-A in case they need an extra reliever against the Mets and Michael Wacha was placed on the IL to give the pitcher a break as the All-Star Game approaches. 

Check out the rest of today's headlines!

• Friars Call Up Prospect From AA to Bolster Bullpen Ahead of Final Series Before Break
• Padres Taking Advantage of Schedule to Give Michael Wacha a Break on IL
• Padres vs. Mets: 7 Facts to Know About the Final Series Before the Break
• Josh Hader Playing the Long Game with Health and Availability

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