If hitting is contagious, the rest of the Mets lineup has caught whatever their DH has been spreading. J.D. Martinezs bat remains sizzling, but he was merely one contributor D'Angelo Russell Jersey in an 11-6 drubbing of the Padres to finish off a sweep at Citi Field in front of 31,054 on a beautiful Sunday afternoon. The Mets (33-37) have won five straight, nine of their past 11 and just took three in a row against another NL wild-card contender. Carlos Mendozas group knocked out 14 hits total every member of the starting lineup reached base and scored seven times in the first four innings, building a sizable lead that they would need because of a shaky relief corps. Francisco Lindor reacts after hitting a homer for the Mets to start the first inning. Robert Sabo for the NY Post Pete Alonso celebrates after hitting a three-run homer against the Padres on Sunday. Robert Sabo for the NY Post The Mets could withstand a bullpen implosion in the top of the eighth because the offense exploded three times, lastly in the bottom of the eighth. A key Drew Smith strikeout in the top of the eighth allowed them to take a breath, and the Mets ran away for a second time with an eight-batter, four-run bottom of the inning. Explore More I thought that [eighth inning] was a huge statement, said Pete Alonso, who launched a three-run homer in the first and a two-run single in the eighth. Us as an offense collectively staying locked in. I thought we did a great job all nine innings putting together great at-bats. Thats a huge team win. The same club that was 11 games under .500 just two weeks ago and that has tried to fend off looking ahead toward the trade deadline is just 1 / games out of a wild-card spot. J.D. Martinez continued his tear at the plate for the Mets during Sundays game against the Padres. Robert Sabo for the NY Post Im not looking at the standings, Mendoza said before the ironic Fathers Day smacking of the dads from San Diego (37-38). Obviously, I know we got to continue to play better. Were going to be right there until the end. Theres a good feeling right now in that clubhouse. There isnt a batter who feels better than Martinez, who went 2-for-3 with a pair of walks and extended his on-base streak to 10 straight plate appearances before striking out in the eighth. But the good feeling has grown infectious. No. 1 hitter Francisco Lindor slammed his first leadoff home run of the season. No. 2 hitter Brandon Nimmo finished with three hits. Martinez, at No. 3, was on base four times, and cleanup hitter Alonso drove in five. Facing Padres ace Dylan Cease, the Mets built a 4-0 lead after four hitters and did not have a batter retired until Ceases 28th pitch. Francisco Lindor hit his 12th homer of the season during the Mets win Sunday. Robert Sabo for the NY Post Padres manager Mike Shildt was ejected from their lo s Sunday against the Mets. Robert Sabo for the NY Post Three innings later, it was the bottom of the order jump-starting the party. No. 7 hitter Luis Torrens singled before No. 9 hitter Harrison Bader smacked an RBI double. The big bats responded with a sac fly (from Lindor), single (from Nimmo) and RBI double (from Martinez). When everyones hitting on all cylinders like today, its really fun as an offense, said Alonso, who now has nine career games with five or more RBIs, a franchise mark that only trails David Wrights 10. In the 15 games since the Mets hit rock bottom Jorge Lopez to sing his glove into the stands before a team meeting was called the offense has averaged 5.73 runs per contest. Sundays outburst became nece sary when the bullpen began melting down. Jeff McNeil attempts to turn a double play during Sundays game against the Padres. Robert Sabo for the NY Post J.D. Martinez celebrates after hitting a double during Sundays game against the Padres. Robert Sabo for the NY Post After solid efforts from Tylor Megill (five innings, two runs) and Adrian Houser (two innings, one unearned run), Jake Diekman couldnt throw a strike to the plate or to second base in the eighth. A poor play on a comebacker, which might have been a double play but ended up in center field, plus a pair of walks enabled one Padres run to score. A fielders choice brought in another and brought in Smith. Smiths first two batters: RBI double, sacrifice fly. With the tying run on second, Luis Arraez singled into right, but Starling Martes strong throw held Ha-Seong Kim at third. Harrison Bader and the Mets have won five straight games. Robert Sabo for the NY Post He can shut down a running game, Mendoza said of Marte, who was the lone member of the starting lineup without a hit. He can help you win games in a lot of different ways. With the tying run on third and go-ahead run at first, Smith threw a cutter by Fernando Tatis Jr. and roared coming off the mound. Delivering insights on all things Amazins Sign up for Inside the Mets by Mike Puma, exclusively on Sports+ Thank you By clicking above you agree to the and . Enjoy this Post Sports+ exclusive newsletter! The Mets responded by sending eight batters to the plate in the bottom of the inning, when runs were driven in by Torrens (on a homer), Nimmo (on a single) and Alonso (on a generously scored, two-run single). Its a good wave that were riding right now, Lindor said after a happy Fathers Day. We just got to make sure we stay on it as long as we can. Landry Shamet Jersey