San Diego Padres News & Updates
The San Diego Padres were 27-18, 2nd in the NL West. Yesterday, the San Diego Padres handled the Seattle Mariners 7-4 at T-Mobile Park.
Solid ground right now. 5-2 lately. Steady, productive baseball. Plus, last night's 3-run victory is the freshest data point.
Padres Game on May 17
| Opponent: | |
| Location: | T-Mobile Park |
| First Pitch: | 07:20 PM EDT |
| Pitching Matchup: | Lucas Giolito (TBD) vs George Kirby (5-2, 2.84 ERA) |
| TV Broadcast: | NBC/Peacock, NBC/Peacock |
| Forecast: | ☀️ Clear sky, 72°F, Wind 7 mph |
Padres Score & Recap
Yesterday, the San Diego Padres handled the Seattle Mariners 7-4 at T-Mobile Park.
| 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | R | H | E | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 4 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 7 | 7 | 0 |
 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 4 | 8 | 0 |
Highlights
- Nick Castellanos went 1-3 with 1 HR and 3 RBI.
- Rodolfo Durán went 1-4 with 1 HR and 2 RBI.
Padres Record & Standings
NL West
| Team | L10 | W | L | PCT | GB | STRK |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
|
Dodgers
|
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28 | 18 | .609 | W4 | |
|
Padres
|
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27 | 18 | .600 | 0.5 | W2 |
|
D-backs
|
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21 | 23 | .477 | 6.0 | L1 |
|
Giants
|
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19 | 27 | .413 | 9.0 | W1 |
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Rockies
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18 | 28 | .391 | 10.0 | W1 |
San Diego Padres are 5-2 in their last 7 games, with a +2 run differential.
Padres Player Stats & Leaders
Batting Leaders
| Player | HR | AVG | OPS | RBI |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 7 | .263 | .746 | 23 | |
| 7 | .244 | .804 | 17 | |
| 3 | .295 | .801 | 14 |
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 |
|---|---|
| 4 hits, 1 HR, 1 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
In a much-needed 2-0 victory over the Seattle Mariners, the Padres leaned heavily on their reliable pitching, with Randy Vásquez tossing six shutout innings and Mason Miller recording his MLB-leading 14th save. This win brings the Padres to a respectable 26-18 record, but there's still a nagging concern as they struggle offensively, averaging just 2.4 runs per game over the past week. While Rodolfo Durán celebrated his first two MLB hits, including a home run, the overall vibe remains lukewarm as the lineup grapples with consistency. Adding intrigue, Lucas Giolito is poised to make his Padres debut soon, potentially giving the team the lift it desperately needs. With the pitching pipeline gaining momentum thanks to prospects like Kash Mayfield, the Padres may soon have the depth to complement their faltering bats.
Padres Upcoming Schedule
The San Diego Padres host the Los Angeles Dodgers for a 3-game series starting Monday.
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