PHOENIX — For a change, the Mets’ Sunday was as pleasant as the San Diego weather. It won’t alter the path of their season, of course, but a 5-1 win over the Padres courtesy of Johan Santana‘s left arm and his bat was a nice little refresher.

In the notes, Jerry Manuel isn’t concerned about Mike Pelfrey being rusty when he rejoins the team in time to start here tonight against the Diamondbacks.