Elias Díaz drives in Jose Iglesias with walk-off single; five-run fifth inning brought Padres back from four runs down

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 Mets fought. With the Padres. With plate umpire Emil Jimenez, repeatedly. And right until their final swing.

Elías Díaz singled with two outs in the ninth inning to bring in Jose Iglesias with the winning run, and the San Diego Padres beat the New York Mets 7-6 in a wild game Monday night to end their seven-game winning streak.

The Mets look to extend their seven-game winning streak against a Padres team that is starting to pick up some steam on Monday night at Petco Park.

The Mets’ seven-game win streak was snapped last night in the opening game of this series. Elias Diaz drove in the winning run with two outs in the ninth inning for the Padres. Mark Vientos drove in four runs for New York in the loss.

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.

That’s not even all of it: Huascar Brazoban’s misplay allowed the Padres to score the tying run. Padres starter Dylan Cease was whacked in the head by a one-hopper and stayed in the game. He wasn’t even the only pitcher to eat grass Monday.