San Diego Padres News & Updates
The San Diego Padres were 43-40, 2nd in the NL West. Yesterday, the San Diego Padres fell just short against the Chicago Cubs 2-3 at Wrigley Field.
Not much is separating the good from the bad. A 10-man IL is starting to matter. Compounding things, opponents have them by 4 runs this week.
Padres Game on June 30
| Opponent: | |
| Location: | Wrigley Field |
| First Pitch: | 08:05 PM EDT |
| Pitching Matchup: | JP Sears (1-0, 3.18 ERA) vs Matthew Boyd (2-1, 5.02 ERA) |
| TV Broadcast: | Marquee Sports Network, Padres.TV Presented by UC San Diego Health |
| Forecast: | ☀️ Clear sky, 74°F |
Padres Score & Recap
Yesterday, the San Diego Padres fell just short against the Chicago Cubs 2-3 at Wrigley Field.
| 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | R | H | E | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 11 | 0 |
 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 3 | 10 | 0 |
Padres Record & Standings
NL West
| Team | L10 | W | L | PCT | GB | STRK |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
|
Dodgers
|
|
55 | 30 | .647 | W3 | |
|
Padres
|
|
43 | 40 | .518 | 11.0 | L3 |
|
D-backs
|
|
42 | 42 | .500 | 12.5 | W1 |
|
Giants
|
|
35 | 49 | .417 | 19.5 | L1 |
|
Rockies
|
|
33 | 52 | .388 | 22.0 | 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 15 | .186 | .661 | 44 | |
| 13 | .230 | .764 | 35 | |
| 10 | .260 | .818 | 29 |
Pitching Leaders
| Pitcher | W-L | ERA | WHIP | IP |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2-1 | 0.78 | 0.84 | 34.2 | |
| 0-1 | 1.53 | 1.09 | 29.1 | |
| 1-2 | 2.06 | 1.20 | 35.0 |
Hot Hitters
| Player | Streak |
|---|---|
| 5 hits, .5 AVG in last 3 games | |
| 3 hits, 1 HR, 3 RBI, .5 AVG in last 3 games | |
| 4 hits, 2 RBI, .4 AVG in last 3 games |
Hot Pitchers
| Pitcher | Streak |
|---|---|
| 3.2 scoreless IP, 5 K in 3 recent games |
Padres News
The Padres are scrambling to regain their footing after a disappointing series against the Dodgers, highlighted by a 4-2 loss last night that left them at 43-39 and a frustrating 2 in the division. With 10 players on the injured list, the return of Jake Cronenworth from concussion protocol is a potential lifeline, especially given his recent hot streak in Triple-A. The Padres' offense has struggled to capitalize on scoring opportunities, leaving them longing for a more consistent performance as they head into a crucial matchup against the Chicago Cubs. Inconsistent pitching from Randy Vásquez and Michael King has compounded the issue, as they've combined to allow 11 runs over their last two outings. The Padres need to rally quickly to keep pace in a tight division, and all eyes will be on how Cronenworth and the offense respond in Chicago.
Padres Upcoming Schedule
The San Diego Padres visit the Los Angeles Dodgers for a 4-game series starting Thursday.
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