San Diego Padres News & Updates
The San Diego Padres were 31-20, 2nd in the NL West. Yesterday, the San Diego Padres downed the Athletics 2-0 at Petco Park.
More good than bad right now. Winning 5 of their last 7 and it shows. Also helping: allowing just 2.7 runs per game. The pitching has been a strength.
Padres Game on May 24
| Opponent: | |
| Location: | Petco Park |
| First Pitch: | 04:10 PM EDT |
| Pitching Matchup: | Michael King (4-2, 2.31 ERA) vs Luis Medina (1-1, 2.41 ERA) |
| TV Broadcast: | NBCSCA, Padres.TV Presented by UC San Diego Health |
| Forecast: | 🌦️ Light drizzle, 52°F, Wind 9 mph |
Padres Score & Recap
Yesterday, the San Diego Padres downed the Athletics 2-0 at Petco Park.
| 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | R | H | E | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 5 | 0 |
 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 2 | 0 |
Padres Record & Standings
NL West
| Team | L10 | W | L | PCT | GB | STRK |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
|
Dodgers
|
|
32 | 20 | .615 | W1 | |
|
Padres
|
|
31 | 20 | .608 | 0.5 | W2 |
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D-backs
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27 | 24 | .529 | 4.5 | W1 |
|
Giants
|
|
21 | 31 | .404 | 11.0 | W1 |
|
Rockies
|
|
20 | 33 | .377 | 12.5 | L1 |
San Diego Padres are 5-2 in their last 7 games, with a +10 run differential.
Padres Player Stats & Leaders
Batting Leaders
| Player | HR | AVG | OPS | RBI |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 9 | .254 | .847 | 23 | |
| 7 | .243 | .690 | 24 | |
| 5 | .281 | .791 | 17 |
Pitching Leaders
| Pitcher | W-L | ERA | WHIP | IP |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4-2 | 2.31 | 1.06 | 58.1 | |
| 5-2 | 2.96 | 1.19 | 54.2 | |
| 4-1 | 4.44 | 1.10 | 26.1 |
Hot Pitchers
| Pitcher | Streak |
|---|---|
| 7.0 IP, 9 K, 0 ER in dominant recent start | |
| 5.1 scoreless IP, 7 K in 3 recent games | |
| 2 SV, 2.2 IP, 0 ER in 3 recent games |
Padres News
The Padres are riding high after a much-needed 7-3 victory over the Athletics, showcasing their power with three homers and reigniting their offensive spark after a lackluster series against the Dodgers. The team’s 5-2 record over the past week reflects a solid run differential of +10 and a pitching staff that has held opponents to just 2.7 runs per game. However, not all is smooth sailing, as Fernando Tatis Jr. continues to struggle, prompting Tony Gwynn Jr. to call out the excessive panic from fans. Meanwhile, the return of Jackson Merrill from back soreness is a silver lining, as the young center fielder looks to contribute to the team’s momentum. As the Padres gear up for another showdown against the Athletics, they aim to build on their recent success and silence any doubts about their star players.
Padres Upcoming Schedule
The San Diego Padres host the Philadelphia Phillies for a 3-game series starting Monday.
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