San Diego Padres News & Updates
The San Diego Padres were 43-44, 3rd in the NL West. Yesterday, the San Diego Padres lost a close one to the Los Angeles Dodgers 3-4 at UNIQLO Field at Dodger Stadium.
Everything is pointing the wrong way. 0-7 in their last 7. Not the week they wanted. Pair that with 10.0 RA/G this stretch. The arms aren't holding up.
Padres Game on July 04
| Opponent: | |
| Location: | UNIQLO Field at Dodger Stadium |
| First Pitch: | 10:10 PM EDT |
| Pitching Matchup: | Griffin Canning (1-5, 7.09 ERA) vs Yoshinobu Yamamoto (8-5, 2.67 ERA) |
| TV Broadcast: | SportsNet LA, Padres.TV Presented by UC San Diego Health, KFMB 8.1 (CBS), TV Azteca |
| Forecast: | ☀️ Clear sky, 79°F, Wind 2 mph |
Padres Score & Recap
Yesterday, the San Diego Padres lost a close one to the Los Angeles Dodgers 3-4 at UNIQLO Field at Dodger Stadium.
| 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | R | H | E | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 8 | 1 |
 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 4 | 0 | 4 | 5 | 0 |
Highlights
- Jackson Merrill went 2-4 with 1 HR and 1 RBI.
Padres Record & Standings
NL West
| Team | L10 | W | L | PCT | GB | STRK |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
|
Dodgers
|
|
58 | 31 | .652 | W2 | |
|
D-backs
|
|
43 | 44 | .494 | 14.0 | L2 |
|
Padres
|
|
43 | 44 | .494 | 14.0 | L7 |
|
Giants
|
|
36 | 51 | .414 | 21.0 | L1 |
|
Rockies
|
|
36 | 53 | .404 | 22.0 | W3 |
San Diego Padres are 0-7 in their last 7 games, with a -43 run differential.
Padres Player Stats & Leaders
Batting Leaders
| Player | HR | AVG | OPS | RBI |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 17 | .190 | .683 | 48 | |
| 14 | .235 | .786 | 39 | |
| 10 | .265 | .817 | 30 |
Pitching Leaders
| Pitcher | W-L | ERA | WHIP | IP |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2-1 | 0.78 | 0.84 | 34.2 | |
| 0-1 | 2.08 | 1.19 | 30.1 | |
| 1-2 | 2.00 | 1.19 | 36.0 |
Hot Hitters
| Player | Streak |
|---|---|
| 3 hits, 2 HR, 2 RBI, .3 AVG in last 3 games | |
| 6 hits, 1 HR, 3 RBI, .5 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 are now navigating a six-game losing streak, and the news just got worse with Jason Adam hitting the injured list at a time when their bullpen is already stretched thin. With a record of 43-43, this marks their first time back at .500 since early April, a stark reminder of the team's struggles. The pitching staff continues to falter, with their recent inability to capitalize on crucial moments, evidenced by a dismal 3-for-9 performance with runners in scoring position. Adding to their woes, Randy Vásquez and Freddy Fermin join the list of casualties, further depleting an already struggling roster. However, there’s a silver lining as prospects Ethan Salas and Kash Mayfield will represent the Padres in the Futures Game, offering a glimpse of hope amid the current chaos. As they prepare for another showdown with the Dodgers, the urgency to turn things around has never been greater.
Padres Upcoming Schedule
The San Diego Padres host the Arizona Diamondbacks for a 4-game series starting Monday.
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