San Diego Padres News & Updates
The San Diego Padres were 43-41, 2nd in the NL West. Yesterday, the San Diego Padres were outplayed by the Chicago Cubs 7-9 at Wrigley Field.
The numbers aren't lying. Outscored by 7 over 7 games. The deficit is real. Also weighing on the score: dropped last night by 2 and the temperature took a hit.
Padres Game on July 01
| Opponent: | |
| Location: | Wrigley Field |
| First Pitch: | 02:20 PM EDT |
| Pitching Matchup: | Walker Buehler (5-3, 3.81 ERA) vs Colin Rea (5-5, 4.80 ERA) |
| TV Broadcast: | Marquee Sports Network, Padres.TV Presented by UC San Diego Health |
Padres Score & Recap
Yesterday, the San Diego Padres were outplayed by the Chicago Cubs 7-9 at Wrigley Field.
| 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | R | H | E | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 | 1 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 4 | 0 | 7 | 13 | 1 |
 | 1 | 4 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 9 | 13 | 0 |
Highlights
- Manny Machado went 2-5 with 1 HR and 2 RBI.
- Fernando Tatis Jr. went 2-5 with 2 HR and 2 RBI.
Padres Record & Standings
NL West
| Team | L10 | W | L | PCT | GB | STRK |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
|
Dodgers
|
|
56 | 30 | .651 | W4 | |
|
Padres
|
|
43 | 41 | .512 | 12.0 | L4 |
|
D-backs
|
|
43 | 42 | .506 | 12.5 | W2 |
|
Giants
|
|
35 | 50 | .412 | 20.5 | L2 |
|
Rockies
|
|
33 | 53 | .384 | 23.0 | L3 |
San Diego Padres are 3-4 in their last 7 games, with a -7 run differential.
Padres Player Stats & Leaders
Batting Leaders
| Player | HR | AVG | OPS | RBI |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 16 | .189 | .673 | 46 | |
| 14 | .232 | .778 | 38 | |
| 10 | .267 | .834 | 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 |
|---|---|
| 4 hits, 2 HR, 3 RBI, .286 AVG in last 3 games | |
| 4 hits, 2 HR, 3 RBI, .333 AVG in last 3 games | |
| 4 hits, .571 AVG in last 3 games | |
| 5 hits, 2 RBI, .455 AVG in last 3 games |
Hot Pitchers
| Pitcher | Streak |
|---|---|
| 3.2 scoreless IP, 5 K in 3 recent games |
Padres News
The San Diego Padres' lifeless lineup continues to haunt them, as evidenced by their heartbreaking 2-3 loss to the Chicago Cubs, where they squandered 11 opportunities with runners in scoring position, converting just two into runs. Despite Fernando Tatis Jr.'s explosive night,highlighted by a leadoff home run and a second blast later,the team couldn't capitalize on his momentum. Ty France is emerging as a beacon of hope, delivering clutch performances that can't be dismissed as mere flukes, yet it’s clear that a 10-man injury list is taking its toll. With the Padres now sitting at 43-40, fans are justifiably frustrated with the lack of offensive production that keeps them in the mix but may ultimately derail their postseason aspirations.
Padres Upcoming Schedule
The San Diego Padres visit the Los Angeles Dodgers for a 4-game series starting Thursday.
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