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The San Diego Padres were 22-16, 2nd in the NL West. Yesterday, the San Diego Padres were crushed by the St. Louis Cardinals 0-6 at Petco Park.

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last night's loss

Tough week to look at. Dropping one by 6 last night stings. Also weighing on the score: just 3.1 runs per game this stretch. Not enough.

Padres Game on May 09

Opponent:St. Louis Cardinals (23-15)
Location:Petco Park
First Pitch:07:15 PM EDT
Pitching Matchup:Randy Vásquez (3-1, 3.20 ERA) vs Dustin May (3-3, 5.15 ERA)
TV Broadcast:FOX, FOX
Forecast:☁️ Overcast, 63°F, Wind 4 mph

Padres Score & Recap

Yesterday, the San Diego Padres were crushed by the St. Louis Cardinals 0-6 at Petco Park.

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Padres Record & Standings

NL West

TeamL10WLPCTGBSTRK
Dodgers
2414.632 W2
Padres
2216.5792.0 L2
D-backs
1720.4596.5 L3
Rockies
1623.4108.5 W2
Giants
1523.3959.0 W1

San Diego Padres are 3-4 in their last 7 games, with a -2 run differential.

Padres Player Stats & Leaders

Batting Leaders

PlayerHRAVGOPSRBI
2
Xander Bogaerts
7.269.78723
5
Ramón Laureano
5.225.70419
25
Ty France
3.276.84510

Pitching Leaders

PitcherW-LERAWHIPIP
34
Michael King
3-22.761.0545.2
98
Randy Vásquez
3-13.201.1739.1
10
Walker Buehler
2-25.641.5230.1

Hot Pitchers

PitcherStreak
22
Mason Miller
3.0 scoreless IP, 6 K in 3 recent games
34
Michael King
6.0 IP, 6 K, 1 ER in dominant recent start

Padres News

The Padres are in a rut, dropping their latest matchup against the Cardinals 2-1, thanks to Michael King's stellar six-inning performance going to waste amidst an anemic offensive display. With only three wins in their last seven games and a meager 3.4 runs per game this week, the team’s struggles at the plate continue to raise concerns. Adding to the woes, a costly error by Fernando Tatis Jr. brought unwanted attention in a previous 6-0 loss, showcasing the lack of margin for error in tight games. On a brighter note, Rodolfo Durán's call-up highlights the organization's commitment to perseverance, but the bullpen needs more than just heartwarming stories. With the Padres currently sitting at 22-15, the upcoming games against the Cardinals will be pivotal in determining if they can find their footing.

Sources
Padres open MLB door to 11-year minor-leaguer in latest heartwarming roster shuffle
Friarsonbase
Padres open MLB door to 11-year minor-leaguer in latest heartwarming roster shuffle
The Padres needed catching depth, but Rodolfo Durán’s call-up became a heartwarming reminder of what persistence can still earn.
Padres' long-awaited bullpen arm is becoming a trusted flexible weapon
Friarsonbase
Padres' long-awaited bullpen arm is becoming a trusted flexible weapon
Bradgley Rodriguez has been a tremendous addition to the Padres' bullpen in 2026.
Game 38: St. Louis Cardinals at San Diego Padres
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Game 38: St. Louis Cardinals at San Diego Padres
St. Louis Cardinals (22-15) at San Diego Padres (22-15), May 8, 2026, 6:45 p.m. PST Watch: Apple TV Location: Petco Park – San Diego, Calif. Listen: 97.3 The Fan Please remember our Game Day thread guidelines.
Padres waste Michael King gem, drop series opener to Cards
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Padres waste Michael King gem, drop series opener to Cards
Michael King did everything he could to give the San Diego Padres a win. King pitched six innings, giving up only one run on a homer to Alec Burleson. But the Friars simply couldn’t take advantage, with their lone run coming in the first inning. It was Jordan Walker’s double followed by a Masyn Winn […]
Tatis' error in right proves costly as Padres fall to Cards
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Tatis' error in right proves costly as Padres fall to Cards
SAN DIEGO -- The Padres’ bats remained cold and a rare Fernando Tatis Jr. error proved (very) costly in a 6-0 loss to the upstart Cardinals on Friday night. Here’s some analysis from Petco Park, where the Padres managed just one hit and have been held scoreless for the last
Vásquez's mom a driving force behind his success
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Vásquez's mom a driving force behind his success
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