San Diego Padres News & Updates
The San Diego Padres were 22-16, 2nd in the NL West. Yesterday, the San Diego Padres were crushed by the St. Louis Cardinals 0-6 at Petco Park.
Tough week to look at. Dropping one by 6 last night stings. Also weighing on the score: just 3.1 runs per game this stretch. Not enough.
Padres Game on May 09
| Opponent: | |
| Location: | Petco Park |
| First Pitch: | 07:15 PM EDT |
| Pitching Matchup: | Randy Vásquez (3-1, 3.20 ERA) vs Dustin May (3-3, 5.15 ERA) |
| TV Broadcast: | FOX, FOX |
| Forecast: | ☁️ Overcast, 63°F, Wind 4 mph |
Padres Score & Recap
Yesterday, the San Diego Padres were crushed by the St. Louis Cardinals 0-6 at Petco Park.
| 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | R | H | E | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 6 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 6 | 11 | 0 |
 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 2 |
Padres Record & Standings
NL West
| Team | L10 | W | L | PCT | GB | STRK |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
|
Dodgers
|
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24 | 14 | .632 | W2 | |
|
Padres
|
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22 | 16 | .579 | 2.0 | L2 |
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D-backs
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17 | 20 | .459 | 6.5 | L3 |
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Rockies
|
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16 | 23 | .410 | 8.5 | W2 |
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Giants
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15 | 23 | .395 | 9.0 | W1 |
San Diego Padres are 3-4 in their last 7 games, with a -2 run differential.
Padres Player Stats & Leaders
Batting Leaders
| Player | HR | AVG | OPS | RBI |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 7 | .269 | .787 | 23 | |
| 5 | .225 | .704 | 19 | |
| 3 | .276 | .845 | 10 |
Pitching Leaders
| Pitcher | W-L | ERA | WHIP | IP |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3-2 | 2.76 | 1.05 | 45.2 | |
| 3-1 | 3.20 | 1.17 | 39.1 | |
| 2-2 | 5.64 | 1.52 | 30.1 |
Hot Pitchers
| Pitcher | Streak |
|---|---|
| 3.0 scoreless IP, 6 K in 3 recent games | |
| 6.0 IP, 6 K, 1 ER in dominant recent start |
Padres News
The Padres are in a rut, dropping their latest matchup against the Cardinals 2-1, thanks to Michael King's stellar six-inning performance going to waste amidst an anemic offensive display. With only three wins in their last seven games and a meager 3.4 runs per game this week, the team’s struggles at the plate continue to raise concerns. Adding to the woes, a costly error by Fernando Tatis Jr. brought unwanted attention in a previous 6-0 loss, showcasing the lack of margin for error in tight games. On a brighter note, Rodolfo Durán's call-up highlights the organization's commitment to perseverance, but the bullpen needs more than just heartwarming stories. With the Padres currently sitting at 22-15, the upcoming games against the Cardinals will be pivotal in determining if they can find their footing.
Padres Upcoming Schedule
The San Diego Padres visit the Milwaukee Brewers for a 3-game series starting Tuesday.
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