San Diego Padres News & Updates
The San Diego Padres were 50-51, 3rd in the NL West. Yesterday, the San Diego Padres downed the Atlanta Braves 8-3 at Truist Park.
A healthy temperature for a reason. Winning by 5 last night moved the needle. Plus, 7.0 R/G this week. The lineup is doing its job.
Padres Game on July 22
| Opponent: | |
| Location: | Truist Park |
| First Pitch: | 07:15 PM EDT |
| Pitching Matchup: | Michael King (6-7, 3.34 ERA) vs Martín Pérez (6-6, 3.54 ERA) |
| TV Broadcast: | Padres.TV Presented by UC San Diego Health, BravesVision |
Padres Score & Recap
Yesterday, the San Diego Padres downed the Atlanta Braves 8-3 at Truist Park.
| 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | R | H | E | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 8 | 13 | 0 |
 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 4 | 0 |
Highlights
- Jackson Merrill went 2-4 with 1 HR and 1 RBI.
- Manny Machado went 2-5 with 2 HR and 2 RBI.
- Fernando Tatis Jr. went 3-5 with 1 HR and 3 RBI.
Padres Record & Standings
NL West
| Team | L10 | W | L | PCT | GB | STRK |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
|
Dodgers
|
|
64 | 38 | .627 | W1 | |
|
D-backs
|
|
52 | 49 | .515 | 11.5 | W1 |
|
Padres
|
|
50 | 51 | .495 | 13.5 | W1 |
|
Giants
|
|
42 | 59 | .416 | 21.5 | L4 |
|
Rockies
|
|
41 | 62 | .398 | 23.5 | W1 |
San Diego Padres are 4-3 in their last 7 games, with a +17 run differential.
Padres Player Stats & Leaders
Batting Leaders
| Player | HR | AVG | OPS | RBI |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 22 | .204 | .727 | 59 | |
| 15 | .282 | .890 | 41 | |
| 14 | .215 | .728 | 40 |
Pitching Leaders
| Pitcher | W-L | ERA | WHIP | IP |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2-1 | 0.86 | 0.86 | 41.2 | |
| 2-2 | 2.09 | 1.12 | 43.0 | |
| 1-1 | 2.78 | 1.29 | 35.2 |
Hot Hitters
| Player | Streak |
|---|---|
| 5 hits, 2 HR, 7 RBI, .385 AVG in last 3 games | |
| 6 hits, 3 HR, 5 RBI, .429 AVG in last 3 games | |
| 6 hits, 1 RBI, .6 AVG in last 3 games | |
| 4 hits, 3 HR, 4 RBI, .364 AVG in last 3 games | |
| 3 hits, 2 RBI, .5 AVG in last 3 games | |
| 6 hits, 3 HR, 7 RBI, .4 AVG in last 3 games |
Hot Pitchers
| Pitcher | Streak |
|---|---|
| 3.0 scoreless IP, 7 K in 3 recent games | |
| 2.2 scoreless IP, 5 K in 3 recent games |
Padres News
The San Diego Padres stumbled again against the Atlanta Braves, losing 3-2, despite a valiant effort from Manny Machado and Ty France, who both launched solo home runs. With a record of 49-51, the Padres find themselves in a tricky position as the Trade Deadline approaches. The team is considering moves, including potential trades involving Mason Miller, while also looking to capitalize on Miguel Andújar's injury by unleashing Luis Campusano's bat. Meanwhile, Fernando Tatis Jr. continues to heat up, recently smashing a 474-foot homer, the longest in the majors this season. The offense is lively, averaging 6.3 runs in the last week and boasting a +10 run differential, but the pitching has faltered, prompting questions about whether this team will buy, sell, or do a bit of both as they attempt to revive a lukewarm season.
Padres Upcoming Schedule
The San Diego Padres visit the Miami Marlins for a 3-game series starting Friday.
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