San Diego Padres News & Updates
The San Diego Padres were 19-11, 2nd in the NL West. Yesterday, the San Diego Padres let it slip away against the Chicago Cubs 4-5 at Petco Park.
Hard to feel good about the data. Opponents putting up 7.4 per game. The staff is struggling. And losing ground in the standings, now 2th.
Padres Game on April 30
No game on this date.
Padres Score & Recap
Yesterday, the San Diego Padres let it slip away against the Chicago Cubs 4-5 at Petco Park.
| 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | R | H | E | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 5 | 9 | 0 |
 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 4 | 3 | 0 |
Highlights
- Miguel Andujar went 1-3 with 1 HR and 1 RBI.
Padres Record & Standings
NL West
| Team | L10 | W | L | PCT | GB | STRK |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
|
Dodgers
|
|
20 | 11 | .645 | L2 | |
|
Padres
|
|
19 | 11 | .633 | 0.5 | L2 |
|
D-backs
|
|
16 | 13 | .552 | 3.0 | W1 |
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Rockies
|
|
14 | 17 | .452 | 6.0 | W1 |
|
Giants
|
|
13 | 16 | .448 | 6.0 | L1 |
San Diego Padres are 3-4 in their last 7 games, with a -10 run differential.
Padres Player Stats & Leaders
Batting Leaders
| Player | HR | AVG | OPS | RBI |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3 | .326 | 1.054 | 10 | |
| 5 | .275 | .783 | 17 | |
| 4 | .252 | .756 | 18 |
Pitching Leaders
| Pitcher | W-L | ERA | WHIP | IP |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3-1 | 2.41 | 1.04 | 33.2 | |
| 3-0 | 2.94 | 1.16 | 33.2 | |
| 1-2 | 5.40 | 1.56 | 25.0 |
Hot Hitters
| Player | Streak |
|---|---|
| 5 hits, 2 HR, 5 RBI, .385 AVG in last 3 games | |
| 4 hits, 5 RBI, .364 AVG in last 3 games |
Padres News
The Padres are facing a tough stretch as they head into a crucial rubber match against the Cubs today after a disappointing 3-8 loss that exposed their pitching woes, allowing 6.7 runs per game over the last week. Adding to the frustration, top prospect Kale Fountain is now out for the season following a shoulder subluxation, dampening the team's future hopes. On a brighter note, Xander Bogaerts appears to be rediscovering his form, potentially providing a much-needed boost to the lineup that has been inconsistent lately. With a solid 19-10 record, the Friars remain in contention, but they need to address the wear and tear in the bullpen and capitalize on Bogaerts' resurgence to stay competitive against the Cubs, who are hot on their heels.
Padres Upcoming Schedule
The San Diego Padres host the Chicago White Sox for a 3-game series starting Friday.
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