San Diego Padres News & Updates
The San Diego Padres were 20-13, 2nd in the NL West. Yesterday, the San Diego Padres narrowly beat the Chicago White Sox 4-3 at Petco Park.
The score reflects some real issues. Winning just 2 of 7 this week pulls the temperature down. Also weighing on the score: 6.7 RA/G this week. Hard to keep the score up with that.
Padres Game on May 04
| Opponent: | |
| Location: | Oracle Park |
| First Pitch: | 09:45 PM EDT |
| Pitching Matchup: | Randy Vásquez (3-0, 2.94 ERA) vs Trevor McDonald (TBD) |
| TV Broadcast: | NBCS BA, Padres.TV Presented by UC San Diego Health |
| Forecast: | ☀️ Clear sky, 51°F, Wind 6 mph |
Padres Score & Recap
Yesterday, the San Diego Padres narrowly beat the Chicago White Sox 4-3 at Petco Park.
| 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | R | H | E | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 7 | 0 |
 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 4 | 9 | 0 |
Highlights
- Manny Machado went 2-4 with 1 HR and 1 RBI.
- Miguel Andujar went 1-4 with 1 HR and 1 RBI.
Padres Record & Standings
NL West
| Team | L10 | W | L | PCT | GB | STRK |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
|
Dodgers
|
|
21 | 13 | .618 | W1 | |
|
Padres
|
|
20 | 13 | .606 | 0.5 | W1 |
|
D-backs
|
|
16 | 17 | .485 | 4.5 | L4 |
|
Rockies
|
|
14 | 21 | .400 | 7.5 | L4 |
|
Giants
|
|
13 | 21 | .382 | 8.0 | L6 |
San Diego Padres are 2-5 in their last 7 games, with a -18 run differential.
Padres Player Stats & Leaders
Batting Leaders
| Player | HR | AVG | OPS | RBI |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3 | .300 | .972 | 10 | |
| 5 | .269 | .763 | 18 | |
| 5 | .229 | .742 | 18 |
Pitching Leaders
| Pitcher | W-L | ERA | WHIP | IP |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3-0 | 2.94 | 1.16 | 33.2 | |
| 3-2 | 2.95 | 1.13 | 39.2 | |
| 1-2 | 5.40 | 1.56 | 25.0 |
Hot Hitters
| Player | Streak |
|---|---|
| 4 hits, 1 RBI, .4 AVG in last 3 games |
Hot Pitchers
| Pitcher | Streak |
|---|---|
| 3.1 scoreless IP, 4 K in 3 recent games |
Padres News
The Padres are in a frigid slump, having lost five of their last seven games, including a disheartening 0-4 defeat to the White Sox, but there is a glimmer of hope as Griffin Canning returns to the mound, signaling a potential turnaround. Meanwhile, the ownership transfer to José E. Feliciano and Kwanza Jones adds a new chapter to the franchise, with aspirations that could reignite the team's firepower. As if that wasn't enough, whispers of a possible trade for Yordan Alvarez from the Astros have Padres fans dreaming of a blockbuster that could bolster their offense. Xander Bogaerts remains a bright spot, and with the right adjustments, this team still has time to turn things around and pursue the postseason.
Padres Upcoming Schedule
The San Diego Padres host the St. Louis Cardinals for a 4-game series starting Thursday.
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