San Diego Padres News & Updates
The San Diego Padres were 1-4, 4th in the NL West. Yesterday, the San Diego Padres were dismantled by the San Francisco Giants 3-9 at Petco Park.
Just 5 games into the season. Not a great stretch. Losing by 6 last night pulls things in the wrong direction. Compounding things, 1-4 over their last 7. The record says it all.
Padres Game on April 01
| Opponent: | |
| Location: | Petco Park |
| First Pitch: | 04:10 PM EDT |
| Pitching Matchup: | Nick Pivetta (0-1, 18.00 ERA) vs Adrian Houser (TBD) |
| TV Broadcast: | NBCS BA, Padres.TV Presented by UC San Diego Health |
| Forecast: | 🌤️ Mostly sunny, 73°F, Wind 11 mph |
Padres Score & Recap
Yesterday, the San Diego Padres were dismantled by the San Francisco Giants 3-9 at Petco Park.
| 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | R | H | E | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 | 3 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 4 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 9 | 16 | 0 |
 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 6 | 1 |
Padres Record & Standings
NL West
| Team | L10 | W | L | PCT | GB | STRK |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
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Dodgers
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4 | 1 | .800 | W1 | |
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Giants
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2 | 3 | .400 | 2.0 | W2 |
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D-backs
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2 | 3 | .400 | 2.0 | W2 |
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Padres
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1 | 4 | .200 | 3.0 | L2 |
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Rockies
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1 | 4 | .200 | 3.0 | L1 |
San Diego Padres are 1-4 in their last 7 games, with a -13 run differential.
Padres Player Stats & Leaders
Batting Leaders
| Player | HR | AVG | OPS | RBI |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | .357 | 1.043 | 2 | |
| 1 | .222 | .744 | 4 | |
| 0 | .200 | .667 | 0 |
Hot Hitters
| Player | Streak |
|---|---|
| 4 hits, 1 RBI, .4 AVG in last 3 games |
Hot Pitchers
| Pitcher | Streak |
|---|---|
| 3.2 scoreless IP, 4 K in 2 recent games |
Padres News
The Padres are looking to regain their footing after a rocky start, currently sitting at 1-3 with a disappointing -7 run differential. With their next matchup against the Giants looming, the team needs a jolt of energy, and Mason Miller's new walkout song might just be the spark they need. Meanwhile, relief pitcher David Morgan is stepping up as a reliable option, showcasing the depth the Padres hope will carry them through the season. The recent series loss to the Tigers stings, but there’s still time to set the tone for 2026, the Padres must capitalize on home games at Petco Park to turn the tide. As the lineup gears up to face the Giants again, fans will be eager to see if their team can shake off the early-season blues.
Padres Upcoming Schedule
The San Diego Padres visit the Boston Red Sox for a 3-game series starting Friday.
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