San Diego Padres News & Updates
The San Diego Padres were 79-68, 2nd in the NL West. Yesterday, the San Diego Padres handled the San Francisco Giants 7-5 at Oracle Park.
Ticking along. A 6-1 run over 7 games keeps things pointed up. On top of that, outpacing opponents by 9 runs this stretch.
Padres Game on September 12
| Opponent: | |
| Location: | Oracle Park |
| First Pitch: | 04:05 PM EDT |
| Pitching Matchup: | Michael King (10-9, 3.00 ERA) vs Cesar Perdomo (0-0, 0.90 ERA) |
| TV Broadcast: | NBCS BA, Padres.TV Presented by UC San Diego Health |
| Forecast: | ☀️ Clear sky, 67°F, Wind 1 mph |
Padres Score & Recap
Yesterday, the San Diego Padres handled the San Francisco Giants 7-5 at Oracle Park.
| 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | R | H | E | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 | 0 | 2 | 5 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 7 | 12 | 0 |
 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 5 | 6 | 1 |
Highlights
- Freddy Fermin went 2-4 with 2 RBI.
- Jackson Merrill went 3-5.
- Dustin Harris went 2-3 with 2 RBI.
- Xander Bogaerts went 1-5 with 2 RBI.
Padres Record & Standings
NL West
| Team | L10 | W | L | PCT | GB | STRK |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
|
Dodgers
|
|
90 | 57 | .612 | W8 | |
|
Padres
|
|
79 | 68 | .537 | 11.0 | W5 |
|
D-backs
|
|
79 | 69 | .534 | 11.5 | W1 |
|
Giants
|
|
62 | 86 | .419 | 28.5 | L1 |
|
Rockies
|
|
55 | 92 | .374 | 35.0 | L5 |
San Diego Padres are 6-1 in their last 7 games, with a +9 run differential.
Padres Player Stats & Leaders
Batting Leaders
| Player | HR | AVG | OPS | RBI |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 26 | .222 | .722 | 80 | |
| 24 | .248 | .732 | 79 | |
| 20 | .284 | .802 | 72 |
Pitching Leaders
| Pitcher | W-L | ERA | WHIP | IP |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5-2 | 1.16 | 0.87 | 62.1 | |
| 3-3 | 1.90 | 1.04 | 66.1 | |
| 3-1 | 2.02 | 1.12 | 58.0 |
Hot Hitters
| Player | Streak |
|---|---|
| 7 hits, 2 HR, 7 RBI, .538 AVG in last 3 games |
Hot Pitchers
| Pitcher | Streak |
|---|---|
| 3.0 scoreless IP, 7 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
Robbie Ray's return to Oracle Park will be critical as the Padres aim to solidify their Wild Card hopes against the struggling Giants tonight. With a 78-68 record, the Padres are on a hot streak, riding a five-game win streak fueled by Jackson Merrill's impressive batting, including a two-homer game during a recent sweep of the Nationals. Merrill is a game away from achieving a 25-25 season, and his power could tip the scales in a tightly contested Wild Card race. The stakes are high as the Padres prepare for a pseudo play-in series against the Diamondbacks, setting the stage for an electrifying finish to the season. If Ray can conquer his past struggles on the road, he might just anchor the pitching staff as they push for October baseball.
Padres Upcoming Schedule
The San Diego Padres host the Miami Marlins for a 3-game series starting Friday.
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