Christian Scotts latest strong start propels Mets to shutout win over Padres

SAN DIEGO — Christian Scott’s reemergence is among the Mets’ most positive developments in this so far disappointing season.A rotation in need of arms, preferably powerful ones, has found a potential keeper in Scott, who Friday night posted a third straight tantalizing start, helping the Mets to a 5-0 victory over the Padres.In winning their second straight, the Mets (28-35) received much of the offensive firepower they needed on home runs from Jared Young and Luis Torrens, giving Scott the space he needed for his second straight win after going 15 starts to begin his major league career without one.Scott came within an out of completing six innings for the first time this season but was removed following Manny Machado’s single with two outs in the sixth.He pitched 5 ²/₃ scoreless innings, allowing three hits and two walks over 98 pitches.Scott’s ERA dropped to 2.50.In Scott’s previous two outings, both against Miami, he combined to work 10 ²/₃ innings, allowing only one earned run.

Scott’s start was his 17th straight to begin his major league career with four or fewer runs allowed, extending his franchise record.Eight of those starts have occurred this season after Scott missed last year rehabbing from Tommy John surgery.“We have seen him the last couple of outings, he’s been pretty good for us,” manager Carlos Mendoza said before the game.

“You look at the way the fastball is moving — pretty much all of his pitches, whether it’s the sweeper, the cutter, he’s competing in the strike zone.He’s competing in the strike zone, he’s attacking, he’s executing and it’s fun to see.”Young’s homer leading off the second against Michael King gave the Mets their first run.

The homer was Young’s third in his last six games — he began the night with an .899 OPS since returning from the injured list May 26.Bo Bichette’s RBI triple in the third extended the Mets lead to 2-0.Torrens doubled with one out before Bichette hit a sh...