San Diego Padres News & Updates
The San Diego Padres were 78-68, 2nd in the NL West. Yesterday, the San Diego Padres dominated the Washington Nationals 9-2 at Petco Park.
On the right side of things. A W by 7 last night. The most recent result always counts most. Also helping: they've taken 5 of 7 this week. Moving right along.
Padres Game on September 10
No game on this date.
Padres Score & Recap
Yesterday, the San Diego Padres dominated the Washington Nationals 9-2 at Petco Park.
| 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | R | H | E | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 4 | 1 |
 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 2 | 2 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 9 | 16 | 0 |
Highlights
- Jackson Merrill went 4-5 with 2 HR and 6 RBI.
- Fernando Tatis Jr. went 3-5 with 1 RBI.
- Ty France went 3-5 with 1 RBI.
Padres Record & Standings
NL West
| Team | L10 | W | L | PCT | GB | STRK |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
|
Dodgers
|
|
89 | 57 | .610 | W7 | |
|
Padres
|
|
78 | 68 | .534 | 11.0 | W4 |
|
D-backs
|
|
78 | 69 | .531 | 11.5 | L1 |
|
Giants
|
|
62 | 85 | .422 | 27.5 | W3 |
|
Rockies
|
|
55 | 90 | .379 | 33.5 | L3 |
San Diego Padres are 5-2 in their last 7 games, with a +3 run differential.
Padres Player Stats & Leaders
Batting Leaders
| Player | HR | AVG | OPS | RBI |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 26 | .224 | .728 | 80 | |
| 24 | .245 | .726 | 79 | |
| 20 | .284 | .800 | 72 |
Pitching Leaders
| Pitcher | W-L | ERA | WHIP | IP |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5-2 | 1.17 | 0.83 | 61.1 | |
| 3-3 | 1.93 | 1.04 | 65.1 | |
| 3-1 | 2.05 | 1.14 | 57.0 |
Hot Hitters
| Player | Streak |
|---|---|
| 6 hits, 1 RBI, .5 AVG in last 3 games | |
| 7 hits, 2 HR, 9 RBI, .583 AVG in last 3 games | |
| 5 hits, 1 RBI, .417 AVG in last 3 games |
Hot Pitchers
| Pitcher | Streak |
|---|---|
| 4.0 scoreless IP, 9 K in 3 recent games | |
| 4.300000000000001 scoreless IP, 7 K in 3 recent games | |
| 6.0 IP, 6 K, 0 ER in dominant recent start |
Padres News
The San Diego Padres are in a tight spot as they cling to their Wild Card hopes, currently standing at 77-68 after a narrow 5-4 victory over the Washington Nationals. The bullpen is getting some attention with Trevor Gott's signing, even though he won't be joining the playoff push. Meanwhile, Adrian Morejon’s looming free agency is a concern, as rival executives predict he will attract significant interest, making a reunion less likely. The reshuffling continues with Randy Vásquez adapting to a relief role, demonstrating the team's ongoing efforts to find reliable arms as they navigate the final stretch. With Blake Hunt released and the pitching staff facing challenges,including awkward mound visits,the Padres need their stars like Manny Machado and Fernando Tatis Jr. to average more than 3.1 runs per game if they want to secure a postseason berth.
Padres Upcoming Schedule
The San Diego Padres visit the San Francisco Giants for a 3-game series starting Friday.
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