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The San Diego Padres were 3-5, 3rd in the NL West. Yesterday, the San Diego Padres eked out a win over the Boston Red Sox 3-2 at Fenway Park.

Padres Daily Vibe Check
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the season is just getting started

Only 8 games in. An even split between good and bad. A -9 run differential. Even the close losses add up. And only 3.0 R/G over the last 7. The offense is a drag on the score.

Padres Game on April 05

Opponent:Boston Red Sox (2-6)
Location:Fenway Park
First Pitch:01:35 PM EDT
Pitching Matchup:Walker Buehler (0-1, 6.75 ERA) vs Ranger Suarez (0-1, 8.31 ERA)
TV Broadcast:Padres.TV Presented by UC San Diego Health, NESN
Forecast:☁️ Overcast, 47°F, Wind 11 mph

Padres Score & Recap

Yesterday, the San Diego Padres eked out a win over the Boston Red Sox 3-2 at Fenway Park.

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Highlights

Padres Record & Standings

NL West

TeamL10WLPCTGBSTRK
Dodgers
62.750 W2
D-backs
45.4442.5 W1
Padres
35.3753.0 W1
Giants
36.3333.5 L2
Rockies
26.2504.0 L2

San Diego Padres are 3-5 in their last 7 games, with a -9 run differential.

Padres Player Stats & Leaders

Batting Leaders

PlayerHRAVGOPSRBI
5
Ramón Laureano
2.308.9345
41
Miguel Andujar
0.300.7832
13
Manny Machado
0.174.6670

Hot Hitters

PlayerStreak
30
Gavin Sheets
5 hits, 2 RBI, .5 AVG in last 3 games
41
Miguel Andujar
5 hits, 1 RBI, .417 AVG in last 3 games

Hot Pitchers

PitcherStreak
22
Mason Miller
3.1 scoreless IP, 8 K in 3 recent games
98
Randy Vásquez
6.0 IP, 8 K, 0 ER in dominant recent start
72
Bradgley Rodriguez
3.2 scoreless IP, 4 K in 2 recent games

Padres News

The San Diego Padres managed a thrilling 3-2 comeback victory over the Boston Red Sox, but the elation is tempered by a rocky start to the season, now standing at 2-5. Ramón Laureano, the team's brightest bat with a .318 average, delivered the game-winning hit, while Fernando Tatis Jr., who struggled with four strikeouts earlier in the game, redeemed himself with a clutch double off Aroldis Chapman. Despite the late-game heroics, the Padres' offense remains a concern, averaging just 3.0 runs per game in the last week. With Tatis hitting only .172 and the run differential sinking to -10, the team has glaring trouble spots that need addressing if they want to avoid further slippage in the division. Fans have begun to express their worries, yet the season is still young, leaving room for hope.

Sources
3 surprising trouble spots for Padres that are already hard to ignore
Friarsonbase
3 surprising trouble spots for Padres that are already hard to ignore
The Padres are off to a rough start, and it is because of these three issues that are incredibly hard to ignore.
Fernando Tatis Jr. erases ugly day at plate with two-out double off Aroldis Chapman, scores winning run
Gaslamp Ball
Fernando Tatis Jr. erases ugly day at plate with two-out double off Aroldis Chapman, scores winning run
San Diego Padres star right-fielder Fernando Tatis Jr. struggled at the plate with four strikeouts in his first four appearances against the Boston Red Sox at Fenway Park, Saturday. In the top of the ninth, with two outs, he finally put a ball in play off Boston closer Aroldis Chapman. Tatis Jr. hit a line […]
Padres Reacts Survey Results: Mason Miller’s new bullpen entrance approved by fans
Gaslamp Ball
Padres Reacts Survey Results: Mason Miller’s new bullpen entrance approved by fans
Welcome to SB Nation Reacts, a survey of fans across MLB. Throughout the year we ask questions of the most plugged-in Padres fans and fans across the country. Sign up here to participate in the weekly emailed surveys. They have only seen it twice this season, but according to this week’s Padres Reacts Survey on […]
Padres test reshuffled lineup -- and Laureano's game-winner helps it pay off
MLB.com
Padres test reshuffled lineup -- and Laureano's game-winner helps it pay off
BOSTON -- Ramón Laureano, the Padres’ best hitter so far this season, delivered their biggest hit so far this season -- breaking open a tie game in the ninth inning on Saturday and sending San Diego to a much-needed 3-2 victory over the Red Sox at Fenway Park.
1 strike away from 5-K day, Tatis reverses fortune -- and displays maturity
MLB.com
1 strike away from 5-K day, Tatis reverses fortune -- and displays maturity
BOSTON -- Fernando Tatis Jr. has never struck out five times in a big league baseball game -- but he found himself on the brink at a frigid Fenway Park on Saturday night. Tatis punched out in each of his first four at-bats, lowering his early-season batting average to .172.
Padres 3, Red Sox 2: This lineup, man…
Yahoo Sports
Padres 3, Red Sox 2: This lineup, man…
For the eighth game in a row to kick off the 2026 MLB season, the Boston Red Sox failed to score more than five runs. They are the only team in baseball that has yet to do so this season. Get used to this. The lineup isn’t going to be this anemic all season long […]

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The San Diego Padres visit the Pittsburgh Pirates for a 3-game series starting Monday.

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