San Diego Padres News & Updates
The San Diego Padres were 84-69, 2nd in the NL West. Yesterday, the San Diego Padres creamed the Colorado Rockies 9-2 at Coors Field.
The data is clear. A 7-run win last night helps the cause. On top of that, a 6-1 run over 7 games keeps things pointed up.
Padres Game on September 18
| Opponent: | |
| Location: | Petco Park |
| First Pitch: | 09:40 PM EDT |
| Pitching Matchup: | Nick Pivetta (2-2, 3.60 ERA) vs Tyler Phillips (5-6, 3.55 ERA) |
| TV Broadcast: | Padres.TV Presented by UC San Diego Health, Marlins.TV presented by Werner, Hoffman, Greig & Garcia |
Padres Score & Recap
Yesterday, the San Diego Padres creamed the Colorado Rockies 9-2 at Coors Field.
| 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | R | H | E | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 | 0 | 7 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 9 | 15 | 0 |
 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 9 | 1 |
Highlights
- Jackson Merrill went 1-4 with 2 RBI.
- Dustin Harris went 3-5 with 3 RBI.
- Ty France went 3-4.
- Xander Bogaerts went 3-5 with 1 HR and 2 RBI.
Padres Record & Standings
NL West
| Team | L10 | W | L | PCT | GB | STRK |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
|
Dodgers
|
|
93 | 60 | .608 | W1 | |
|
Padres
|
|
84 | 69 | .549 | 9.0 | W2 |
|
D-backs
|
|
80 | 73 | .523 | 13.0 | L2 |
|
Giants
|
|
64 | 89 | .418 | 29.0 | W2 |
|
Rockies
|
|
56 | 97 | .366 | 37.0 | L2 |
San Diego Padres are 6-1 in their last 7 games, with a +13 run differential.
Padres Player Stats & Leaders
Batting Leaders
| Player | HR | AVG | OPS | RBI |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 28 | .220 | .721 | 84 | |
| 25 | .256 | .748 | 85 | |
| 23 | .286 | .817 | 78 |
Pitching Leaders
| Pitcher | W-L | ERA | WHIP | IP |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5-2 | 1.12 | 0.85 | 64.1 | |
| 3-1 | 1.92 | 1.11 | 61.0 | |
| 9-3 | 2.87 | 1.07 | 81.2 |
Hot Hitters
| Player | Streak |
|---|---|
| 4 hits, 1 HR, 1 RBI, .571 AVG in last 3 games | |
| 6 hits, 4 RBI, .545 AVG in last 3 games | |
| 3 hits, 2 HR, 3 RBI, .429 AVG in last 3 games | |
| 6 hits, 2 RBI, .462 AVG in last 3 games | |
| 4 hits, 3 RBI, .4 AVG in last 3 games |
Hot Pitchers
| Pitcher | Streak |
|---|---|
| 3.0 scoreless IP, 6 K in 3 recent games | |
| 5.2 scoreless IP, 5 K in 3 recent games | |
| 3.0 scoreless IP, 4 K in 3 recent games |
Padres News
Ethan Salas made a compelling case for postseason play with his first two MLB homers in a strong offensive showing that helped the Padres crush the Rockies 9-2, further solidifying their position in the NL Wild Card race. After a 6-1 road trip, the Padres now sit four games ahead of the Diamondbacks, fueled by the resurgence of bats like Xander Bogaerts, who nearly hit for the cycle in that same game. With Jesús Luzardo's injury weakening the Phillies' grip on the Wild Card, the Padres have a golden opportunity to seize a playoff spot. The team's transformation from early-season disappointment to a squad nobody wants to face is undeniable, and with momentum on their side, they’re primed to make a serious run as the season winds down.
Padres Upcoming Schedule
The San Diego Padres visit the Los Angeles Dodgers for a 3-game series starting Tuesday.
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