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Luis Robert Jr. Hits Solo Home Run as Mets Face Padres at Citi Field

Luis Robert Jr. Hits Solo Home Run as Mets Face Padres at Citi Field
World Sports · 06:50:52 - Monday, 9 November 2026

New York Mets outfielder Luis Robert Jr. hit a solo home run in the eighth inning against the San Diego Padres at Citi Field on August 18, 2026. The home run came during a game at the Mets' home stadium in New York City. Robert Jr., wearing number 88, celebrated the round-tripper as captured in a photograph by Caleb Bowlin for Getty Images.

The game took place on August 18, 2026, and the photograph was featured in a Mets Morning News story by Allison McCague for SB Nation on November 1, 2026.

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