San Diego Padres News & Updates
The San Diego Padres were 1-2, 2nd in the NL West. The San Diego Padres did not play yesterday.
Just 3 games into the season. A rough patch, by the numbers. Last night's win by 3 gives the score a boost. Tempering that, the -6 run differential tells a worse story than the record.
Padres Game on March 30
| Opponent: | |
| Location: | Petco Park |
| First Pitch: | 09:40 PM EDT |
| Pitching Matchup: | Walker Buehler (TBD) vs Landen Roupp (TBD) |
| TV Broadcast: | Padres.TV Presented by UC San Diego Health, NBCS BA, FS1, FS1 |
| Forecast: | ☁️ Overcast, 49°F, Wind 8 mph |
Padres Score & Recap
The San Diego Padres did not play yesterday.
Padres Record & Standings
NL West
| Team | L10 | W | L | PCT | GB | STRK |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
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Dodgers
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3 | 0 | 1.000 | W3 | |
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Padres
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1 | 2 | .333 | 2.0 | W1 |
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D-backs
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0 | 3 | .000 | 3.0 | L3 |
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Rockies
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0 | 3 | .000 | 3.0 | L3 |
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Giants
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0 | 3 | .000 | 3.0 | L3 |
San Diego Padres are 1-2 in their last 7 games, with a -6 run differential.
Padres Player Stats & Leaders
Batting Leaders
| Player | HR | AVG | OPS | RBI |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | .417 | 1.167 | 2 | |
| 0 | .250 | .875 | 0 | |
| 0 | .273 | .606 | 0 |
Hot Hitters
| Player | Streak |
|---|---|
| 5 hits, 1 HR, 2 RBI, .417 AVG in last 3 games |
Padres News
Randy Vásquez stepped up in a big way for the Padres, delivering a two-hit performance in last night's 3-0 win over the Tigers, reviving discussions about his place in the rotation. This victory, while a breath of fresh air in an otherwise rocky start to the season with a 1-2 record and a -6 run differential, showcased the potential of a pitching staff coping with the absence of Yu Darvish, who is likely sidelined through 2026 after elbow surgery. The energy at Petco Park was palpable as fans celebrated this small success, even if Statcast isn’t feeling it with a measly .268 xwOBA and only 31.7% hard-hit rate this week. Mason Miller's entrance as the Padres' newest closer was another highlight, signaling a fresh chapter even amidst the challenges of early season injuries and performance woes.
Padres Upcoming Schedule
The San Diego Padres visit the Boston Red Sox for a 3-game series starting Friday.
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