San Diego Padres News & Updates
The San Diego Padres were 45-46, 3rd in the NL West. Yesterday, the San Diego Padres bested the Arizona Diamondbacks 4-1 at Petco Park.
The numbers aren't lying. 2 wins in 7 games. The math speaks for itself. Working in their favor, a 3-run win last night helps the cause.
Padres Game on July 08
| Opponent: | |
| Location: | Petco Park |
| First Pitch: | 10:10 PM EDT |
| Pitching Matchup: | Michael King (5-7, 3.52 ERA) vs Jose Cabrera (0-1, 4.73 ERA) |
| TV Broadcast: | ESPN/ESPN App, ESPN/ESPN App |
Padres Score & Recap
Yesterday, the San Diego Padres bested the Arizona Diamondbacks 4-1 at Petco Park.
| 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | R | H | E | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 5 | 1 |
 | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 4 | 6 | 1 |
Highlights
- Jake Cronenworth went 1-3 with 1 HR and 3 RBI.
Padres Record & Standings
NL West
| Team | L10 | W | L | PCT | GB | STRK |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
|
Dodgers
|
|
60 | 33 | .645 | L1 | |
|
D-backs
|
|
45 | 46 | .495 | 14.0 | L1 |
|
Padres
|
|
45 | 46 | .495 | 14.0 | W1 |
|
Giants
|
|
38 | 53 | .418 | 21.0 | L1 |
|
Rockies
|
|
38 | 55 | .409 | 22.0 | W1 |
San Diego Padres are 2-5 in their last 7 games, with a -31 run differential.
Padres Player Stats & Leaders
Batting Leaders
| Player | HR | AVG | OPS | RBI |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 18 | .188 | .686 | 51 | |
| 14 | .233 | .769 | 39 | |
| 10 | .254 | .779 | 30 |
Pitching Leaders
| Pitcher | W-L | ERA | WHIP | IP |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2-1 | 0.96 | 0.80 | 37.2 | |
| 0-1 | 2.01 | 1.28 | 31.1 | |
| 1-2 | 2.15 | 1.17 | 37.2 |
Hot Hitters
| Player | Streak |
|---|---|
| 3 hits, .5 AVG in last 3 games |
Padres News
The San Diego Padres are undeniably in a tailspin, having just been crushed 0-8 by the Arizona Diamondbacks, extending their dismal 1-6 stretch over the last week with a staggering run differential of -36. Walker Buehler, once a beacon of hope for a turnaround, has imploded in his last two starts, making fans question if his earlier June resurgence was just a mirage. Compounding the issues is a growing list of injuries and poor performance, pushing the front office closer to uncomfortable trade deadline decisions as they contemplate a potential sell-off. Meanwhile, Jake Cronenworth, who has been through the wringer this season, continues to show signs of life at the plate, but he can't carry this struggling team alone. With a 44-46 record, the Padres need to find answers fast, starting with tonight's matchup against the Diamondbacks.
Padres Upcoming Schedule
The San Diego Padres host the Toronto Blue Jays for a 3-game series starting Friday.
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