San Diego Padres News & Updates
The San Diego Padres were 26-18, 2nd in the NL West. Yesterday, the San Diego Padres downed the Seattle Mariners 2-0 at T-Mobile Park.
Hard to read this team right now. Averaging only 2.4 runs a game. The offense is the weak link. Also weighing on the score: a -7 run differential over the last 7. The margins are ugly.
Padres Game on May 16
| Opponent: | |
| Location: | T-Mobile Park |
| First Pitch: | 07:15 PM EDT |
| Pitching Matchup: | Walker Buehler (2-2, 5.20 ERA) vs Logan Gilbert (2-3, 3.78 ERA) |
| TV Broadcast: | FOX, FOX |
| Forecast: | ☀️ Clear sky, 55°F, Wind 3 mph |
Padres Score & Recap
Yesterday, the San Diego Padres downed the Seattle Mariners 2-0 at T-Mobile Park.
| 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | R | H | E | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 9 | 0 |
 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 7 | 1 |
Padres Record & Standings
NL West
| Team | L10 | W | L | PCT | GB | STRK |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
|
Dodgers
|
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27 | 18 | .600 | W3 | |
|
Padres
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26 | 18 | .591 | 0.5 | W1 |
|
D-backs
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21 | 22 | .488 | 5.0 | W1 |
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Giants
|
|
18 | 27 | .400 | 9.0 | L3 |
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Rockies
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17 | 28 | .378 | 10.0 | L2 |
San Diego Padres are 4-3 in their last 7 games, with a -7 run differential.
Padres Player Stats & Leaders
Batting Leaders
| Player | HR | AVG | OPS | RBI |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 7 | .263 | .752 | 23 | |
| 6 | .240 | .766 | 16 | |
| 5 | .222 | .683 | 19 |
Pitching Leaders
| Pitcher | W-L | ERA | WHIP | IP |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3-2 | 2.63 | 1.09 | 51.1 | |
| 5-1 | 2.68 | 1.11 | 50.1 | |
| 1-0 | 4.32 | 1.36 | 25.0 |
Hot Hitters
| Player | Streak |
|---|---|
| 5 hits, 1 HR, 3 RBI, .5 AVG in last 3 games |
Hot Pitchers
| Pitcher | Streak |
|---|---|
| 3.2 scoreless IP, 10 K in 3 recent games | |
| 6.2 scoreless IP, 8 K in 3 recent games | |
| 6.0 IP, 6 K, 1 ER in dominant recent start |
Padres News
The San Diego Padres struggled against the Milwaukee Brewers, falling 1-7 and leaving fans frustrated as their offense sputtered to a meager 2.3 runs per game over the last week. Without Jake Cronenworth, who landed on the injured list, the lineup has become painfully predictable, and Manny Machado's insights reveal a team teetering on the edge of inconsistency. Adding to the woes, Matt Waldron has been placed on the 15-day IL, prompting the recall of Alek Jacob,just another reminder of the bullpen's ongoing turbulence. Despite all this, the Padres (25-18) must find a way to rebound against the Seattle Mariners (22-23) in their upcoming game. A familiar formula could be key: Randy Vásquez and Mason Miller have shown promise when they team up, but can they hold it together as the bats continue to struggle?
Padres Upcoming Schedule
The San Diego Padres host the Los Angeles Dodgers for a 3-game series starting Monday.
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