San Diego Padres News & Updates
The San Diego Padres were 91-71, 2nd in the NL West. The San Diego Padres did not play yesterday.
Padres Game on September 29
| Opponent: | |
| Location: | Petco Park |
| First Pitch: | 10:00 PM EDT |
| Pitching Matchup: | Michael King (12-10, 3.21 ERA) vs Matthew Boyd (10-5, 3.91 ERA) |
| TV Broadcast: | Peacock/NBCSN, Peacock/NBCSN, Universo/Peacock, Universo/Peacock |
| Forecast: | ☁️ Overcast, 64°F, Wind 5 mph |
Padres Score & Recap
The San Diego Padres did not play yesterday.
Padres Record & Standings
NL West
| Team | L10 | W | L | PCT | GB | STRK |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
|
Dodgers
|
|
100 | 62 | .617 | W3 | |
|
Padres
|
|
91 | 71 | .562 | 9.0 | W2 |
|
D-backs
|
|
86 | 76 | .531 | 14.0 | L2 |
|
Giants
|
|
65 | 97 | .401 | 35.0 | L5 |
|
Rockies
|
|
58 | 104 | .358 | 42.0 | L1 |
San Diego Padres are 5-2 in their last 7 games, with a +4 run differential.
Padres Player Stats & Leaders
Batting Leaders
| Player | HR | AVG | OPS | RBI |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 30 | .217 | .710 | 91 | |
| 25 | .289 | .828 | 83 | |
| 26 | .254 | .743 | 87 |
Pitching Leaders
| Pitcher | W-L | ERA | WHIP | IP |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5-2 | 1.67 | 0.90 | 70.0 | |
| 5-1 | 1.83 | 1.14 | 64.0 | |
| 4-3 | 2.19 | 1.07 | 74.0 |
Hot Hitters
| Player | Streak |
|---|---|
| 3 hits, 3 RBI, .429 AVG in last 3 games | |
| 5 hits, 1 RBI, .556 AVG in last 3 games | |
| 4 hits, 2 RBI, .4 AVG in last 3 games | |
| 4 hits, 1 RBI, .4 AVG in last 3 games | |
| 3 hits, 5 RBI, .3 AVG in last 3 games | |
| 3 hits, 1 HR, 1 RBI, .429 AVG in last 3 games |
Hot Pitchers
| Pitcher | Streak |
|---|---|
| 5.0 scoreless IP, 5 K in 3 recent games |
Padres News
With the postseason looming, the Padres are gearing up for a Wild Card showdown against the Cubs, bringing a mix of excitement and uncertainty. After their recent 9-4 victory over the Diamondbacks, the Padres have solidified their momentum, going 5-2 in the last week. However, the looming question remains: how will they handle the absence of Miguel Andújar, who faces a tough roster squeeze from emerging talents like Austin Hays and Samad Taylor? Meanwhile, Michael King is set to take the mound in Game 1, with the weight of the team's hopes resting on his shoulders. As the Padres prepare for this rematch, home field advantage at Petco Park could be a game-changer, setting the stage for a thrilling battle ahead.
Padres Upcoming Schedule
No upcoming series scheduled for the San Diego Padres.
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