San Diego Padres News & Updates
The San Diego Padres were 40-37, 2nd in the NL West. Yesterday, the San Diego Padres narrowly beat the Atlanta Braves 1-0 at Petco Park.
Not much is separating the good from the bad. The pitching staff at 3.4 RA/G is a stabilizing force. Tempering that, carrying 10 on the injured list. It adds up.
Padres Game on June 23
| Opponent: | |
| Location: | Petco Park |
| First Pitch: | 09:40 PM EDT |
| Pitching Matchup: | TBD (TBD) vs JR Ritchie (1-2, 4.54 ERA) |
| TV Broadcast: | Padres.TV Presented by UC San Diego Health, BravesVision, Gray TV |
| Forecast: | ☁️ Overcast, 73°F, Wind 4 mph |
Padres Score & Recap
Yesterday, the San Diego Padres narrowly beat the Atlanta Braves 1-0 at Petco Park.
| 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | R | H | E | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 7 | 0 |
 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 4 | 1 |
Highlights
- Manny Machado went 2-3 with 1 HR and 1 RBI.
Padres Record & Standings
NL West
| Team | L10 | W | L | PCT | GB | STRK |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
|
Dodgers
|
|
50 | 29 | .633 | W1 | |
|
Padres
|
|
40 | 37 | .519 | 9.0 | W1 |
|
D-backs
|
|
39 | 39 | .500 | 10.5 | L3 |
|
Giants
|
|
31 | 46 | .403 | 18.0 | L3 |
|
Rockies
|
|
31 | 48 | .392 | 19.0 | W1 |
San Diego Padres are 3-4 in their last 7 games, with a +1 run differential.
Padres Player Stats & Leaders
Batting Leaders
| Player | HR | AVG | OPS | RBI |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 14 | .185 | .649 | 42 | |
| 12 | .228 | .762 | 33 | |
| 8 | .245 | .753 | 24 |
Pitching Leaders
| Pitcher | W-L | ERA | WHIP | IP |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1-1 | 0.84 | 0.84 | 32.0 | |
| 6-1 | 3.60 | 1.00 | 40.0 | |
| 1-0 | 1.91 | 1.33 | 37.2 |
Hot Hitters
| Player | Streak |
|---|---|
| 4 hits, .4 AVG in last 3 games | |
| 5 hits, 2 HR, 6 RBI, .455 AVG in last 3 games |
Hot Pitchers
| Pitcher | Streak |
|---|---|
| 3.1 scoreless IP, 7 K in 3 recent games | |
| 4.0 scoreless IP, 7 K in 3 recent games | |
| 3.3 scoreless IP, 5 K in 3 recent games |
Padres News
The San Diego Padres continue to tread water at 39-37, dropping their second straight series after a disheartening loss to the Texas Rangers, 4-3. With a 10-man injured list, the strain is showing, especially as they head into a daunting stretch against powerhouse teams like the Atlanta Braves and the Dodgers. While Michael King’s recent shutout performance against the Braves offers a glimmer of hope, the rotation's instability remains a significant concern that can't be overlooked, particularly with Germán Márquez's uncertain return. On the bright side, the promotion of Ryan Wideman to High-A after his Single-A dominance serves as a reminder of the talent brewing in the system, but for now, the inconsistent offense needs to step up. As the Padres face the Braves tonight, fans are left wondering if this team can finally turn the corner.
Padres Upcoming Schedule
The San Diego Padres host the Los Angeles Dodgers for a 3-game series starting Friday.
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