San Diego Padres News & Updates
The San Diego Padres were 24-16, 1st in the NL West. The San Diego Padres did not play yesterday.
The trend line looks fine. Moved into first. That's a big deal for the score. Also helping: the pitching staff at 3.0 RA/G is a stabilizing force.
Padres Game on May 12
| Opponent: | |
| Location: | American Family Field |
| First Pitch: | 07:40 PM EDT |
| Pitching Matchup: | Matt Waldron (1-1, 7.71 ERA) vs Brandon Sproat (0-2, 5.87 ERA) |
| TV Broadcast: | Padres.TV Presented by UC San Diego Health, Brewers.TV |
| Forecast: | 🌤️ Mostly sunny, 52°F, Wind 2 mph |
Padres Score & Recap
The San Diego Padres did not play yesterday.
Padres Record & Standings
NL West
| Team | L10 | W | L | PCT | GB | STRK |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
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Padres
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24 | 16 | .600 | W2 | |
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Dodgers
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24 | 17 | .585 | 0.5 | L3 |
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D-backs
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20 | 20 | .500 | 4.0 | W3 |
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Giants
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17 | 24 | .415 | 7.5 | W2 |
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Rockies
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16 | 25 | .390 | 8.5 | L2 |
San Diego Padres are 4-3 in their last 7 games, with a +4 run differential.
Padres Player Stats & Leaders
Batting Leaders
| Player | HR | AVG | OPS | RBI |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 7 | .268 | .779 | 23 | |
| 5 | .220 | .694 | 19 | |
| 4 | .262 | .832 | 11 |
Pitching Leaders
| Pitcher | W-L | ERA | WHIP | IP |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3-2 | 2.76 | 1.05 | 45.2 | |
| 4-1 | 3.05 | 1.17 | 44.1 | |
| 2-2 | 5.20 | 1.35 | 36.1 |
Hot Pitchers
| Pitcher | Streak |
|---|---|
| 3.1 scoreless IP, 9 K in 3 recent games | |
| 6.0 IP, 6 K, 1 ER in dominant recent start | |
| 4.0 scoreless IP, 6 K in 3 recent games |
Padres News
The Padres' narrow 3-2 victory over the Cardinals showcased both their potential and the pressing concerns that lie ahead. Nick Castellanos' clutch home run was a bright spot, illustrating his value to a team that is still searching for consistent offensive firepower, as evidenced by their lackluster .268 batting average from Xander Bogaerts and .220 from Ramón Laureano. With the Giants potentially shifting into sell mode, the Padres' focus should remain on the looming shadow of the Dodgers, who are always primed to pounce on any slip-ups. As the Padres sit at 24-16 and in first place in the division, the pressure to maintain this position intensifies, especially with the offense struggling to find its groove. The pitching staff has been stellar with a 3.0 RA/G this week, but they can't carry the load alone as the season progresses.
Padres Upcoming Schedule
The San Diego Padres visit the Seattle Mariners for a 3-game series starting Friday.
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