San Diego Padres News & Updates
The San Diego Padres were 12-6, 2nd in the NL West. Yesterday, the San Diego Padres squeaked by the Seattle Mariners 7-6 at Petco Park.
The trend line looks fine. A 7-0 run over 7 games keeps things pointed up. Also helping: 6.7 R/G this week. Enough pop in the lineup to matter.
Padres Game on April 16
| Opponent: | |
| Location: | Petco Park |
| First Pitch: | 08:40 PM EDT |
| Pitching Matchup: | Walker Buehler (0-1, 4.97 ERA) vs Luis Castillo (0-0, 6.92 ERA) |
| TV Broadcast: | MLB Network, MLB Network, Padres.TV Presented by UC San Diego Health, Mariners.TV |
| Forecast: | ☁️ Overcast, 78°F, Wind 6 mph |
Padres Score & Recap
Yesterday, the San Diego Padres squeaked by the Seattle Mariners 7-6 at Petco Park.
| 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | R | H | E | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 2 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 6 | 10 | 0 |
 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 5 | 7 | 10 | 0 |
Highlights
- Jackson Merrill went 2-5 with 2 RBI.
- Xander Bogaerts went 2-4 with 1 HR and 2 RBI.
Padres Record & Standings
NL West
| Team | L10 | W | L | PCT | GB | STRK |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
|
Dodgers
|
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14 | 4 | .778 | W3 | |
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Padres
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12 | 6 | .667 | 2.0 | W7 |
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D-backs
|
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11 | 8 | .579 | 3.5 | W2 |
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Giants
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6 | 12 | .333 | 8.0 | L4 |
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Rockies
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6 | 12 | .333 | 8.0 | L6 |
San Diego Padres are 7-0 in their last 7 games, with a +26 run differential.
Padres Player Stats & Leaders
Batting Leaders
| Player | HR | AVG | OPS | RBI |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 | .292 | .921 | 12 | |
| 3 | .284 | .790 | 13 | |
| 1 | .320 | .946 | 5 |
Hot Hitters
| Player | Streak |
|---|---|
| 7 hits, 1 HR, 3 RBI, .583 AVG in last 3 games | |
| 4 hits, 1 HR, 2 RBI, .4 AVG in last 3 games | |
| 5 hits, 1 HR, 1 RBI, .455 AVG in last 3 games | |
| 6 hits, 1 HR, 5 RBI, .667 AVG in last 3 games |
Hot Pitchers
| Pitcher | Streak |
|---|---|
| 3.0 scoreless IP, 7 K in 3 recent games | |
| 4.4 scoreless IP, 6 K in 3 recent games | |
| 3.1 scoreless IP, 4 K in 3 recent games |
Padres News
In a thrilling comeback, the San Diego Padres stunned the Seattle Mariners 7-6 at Petco Park, with Jackson Merrill delivering a walk-off double that capped a wild rally from a 6-2 deficit. This win not only extends their impressive run to 6-1 over the past week but also solidifies their standing at 11-6 this season. Meanwhile, the team is grappling with the loss of Nick Pivetta to a flexor strain, which will sideline the Opening Day starter for an extended period. On the injury front, Freddy Fermin escaped a concussion after taking a foul ball to the mask, but his status remains under observation. As the Padres ride this wave of momentum, fueled by young talents like Merrill and strong performances from Luis Campusano, the vibe in San Diego is undeniably hot.
Padres Upcoming Schedule
The San Diego Padres visit the Los Angeles Angels for a 3-game series starting Friday.
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