San Diego Padres News & Updates
The San Diego Padres were 43-42, 2nd in the NL West. Yesterday, the San Diego Padres were dismantled by the Chicago Cubs 3-23 at Wrigley Field.
About as cold as the numbers can push it. Last night's loss by 20 drags the score down. Also weighing on the score: 2-5 over 7 games. That leaves a mark.
Padres Game on July 02
| Opponent: | |
| Location: | UNIQLO Field at Dodger Stadium |
| First Pitch: | 10:10 PM EDT |
| Pitching Matchup: | Randy Vásquez (6-6, 4.44 ERA) vs Roki Sasaki (3-5, 4.88 ERA) |
| TV Broadcast: | Padres.TV Presented by UC San Diego Health, MLB Network, MLB Network, SportsNet LA |
Padres Score & Recap
Yesterday, the San Diego Padres were dismantled by the Chicago Cubs 3-23 at Wrigley Field.
| 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | R | H | E | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 3 | 11 | 1 |
 | 3 | 1 | 5 | 0 | 4 | 2 | 0 | 8 | 23 | 17 | 0 |
Highlights
- Sung-Mun Song went 2-4 with 1 HR and 1 RBI.
Padres Record & Standings
NL West
| Team | L10 | W | L | PCT | GB | STRK |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
|
Dodgers
|
|
56 | 31 | .644 | L1 | |
|
Padres
|
|
43 | 42 | .506 | 12.0 | L5 |
|
D-backs
|
|
43 | 43 | .500 | 12.5 | L1 |
|
Giants
|
|
36 | 50 | .419 | 19.5 | W1 |
|
Rockies
|
|
34 | 53 | .391 | 22.0 | W1 |
San Diego Padres are 2-5 in their last 7 games, with a -28 run differential.
Padres Player Stats & Leaders
Batting Leaders
| Player | HR | AVG | OPS | RBI |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 16 | .190 | .674 | 46 | |
| 14 | .234 | .785 | 38 | |
| 10 | .273 | .846 | 30 |
Pitching Leaders
| Pitcher | W-L | ERA | WHIP | IP |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2-1 | 0.78 | 0.84 | 34.2 | |
| 0-1 | 1.53 | 1.09 | 29.1 | |
| 1-2 | 2.06 | 1.20 | 35.0 |
Hot Hitters
| Player | Streak |
|---|---|
| 3 hits, 2 HR, 3 RBI, .214 AVG in last 3 games | |
| 5 hits, 1 RBI, .556 AVG in last 3 games | |
| 4 hits, .4 AVG in last 3 games | |
| 6 hits, 1 RBI, .545 AVG in last 3 games |
Hot Pitchers
| Pitcher | Streak |
|---|---|
| 3.2 scoreless IP, 5 K in 3 recent games |
Padres News
The San Diego Padres' recent woes continued as they dropped another game to the Chicago Cubs, losing 9-7 at Wrigley Field, leaving them with a 3-4 record over the past week and a concerning run differential of -7. Despite the struggles, there was a glimmer of hope with Sung-Mun Song hitting his first MLB home run, providing a rare highlight in an otherwise disheartening series. As the team grapples with injuries and a stagnant offense, attention turns to the potential return of Luis Campusano from rehab, which could shake up their catching situation. With the trade deadline looming, the Padres are eyeing starting pitching options to bolster a rotation that desperately needs help. Amid the chaos, two minor league prospects are set to shine in the Futures Game, reminding fans there is still talent on the horizon.
Padres Upcoming Schedule
The San Diego Padres host the Arizona Diamondbacks for a 4-game series starting Monday.
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