San Diego Padres News & Updates
The San Diego Padres were 63-57, 3rd in the NL West. Yesterday, the San Diego Padres escaped with a win against the Milwaukee Brewers 3-2 at Petco Park.
Ticking along. Going 5-2 in a week will do nice things for the temperature. Also helping: they're +7 in run differential. The gap is meaningful.
Padres Game on August 11
| Opponent: | |
| Location: | Petco Park |
| First Pitch: | 09:40 PM EDT |
| Pitching Matchup: | Walker Buehler (6-5, 5.07 ERA) vs Kyle Harrison (9-2, 2.84 ERA) |
| TV Broadcast: | Padres.TV Presented by UC San Diego Health, Brewers.TV Presented by Potawatomi Sportsbook |
| Forecast: | ☀️ Clear sky, 75°F, Wind 7 mph |
Padres Score & Recap
Yesterday, the San Diego Padres escaped with a win against the Milwaukee Brewers 3-2 at Petco Park.
| 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | R | H | E | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 6 | 0 |
 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 3 | 5 | 0 |
Highlights
- Jackson Merrill went 1-3 with 1 HR and 2 RBI.
- Ty France went 2-3 with 1 HR and 1 RBI.
Padres Record & Standings
NL West
| Team | L10 | W | L | PCT | GB | STRK |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
|
Dodgers
|
|
71 | 48 | .597 | W1 | |
|
D-backs
|
|
64 | 56 | .533 | 7.5 | W2 |
|
Padres
|
|
63 | 57 | .525 | 8.5 | W3 |
|
Giants
|
|
49 | 70 | .412 | 22.0 | L3 |
|
Rockies
|
|
46 | 73 | .387 | 25.0 | L2 |
San Diego Padres are 5-2 in their last 7 games, with a +7 run differential.
Padres Player Stats & Leaders
Batting Leaders
| Player | HR | AVG | OPS | RBI |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 23 | .210 | .711 | 70 | |
| 19 | .244 | .713 | 61 | |
| 17 | .291 | .872 | 51 |
Pitching Leaders
| Pitcher | W-L | ERA | WHIP | IP |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4-1 | 0.89 | 0.81 | 50.1 | |
| 3-2 | 2.21 | 1.06 | 53.0 | |
| 8-2 | 2.84 | 1.06 | 63.1 |
Hot Hitters
| Player | Streak |
|---|---|
| 4 hits, 1 HR, 3 RBI, .4 AVG in last 3 games | |
| 4 hits, 3 HR, 5 RBI, .364 AVG in last 3 games |
Hot Pitchers
| Pitcher | Streak |
|---|---|
| 6.0 IP, 6 K, 1 ER in dominant recent start | |
| 6.0 IP, 6 K, 1 ER in dominant recent start | |
| 3.1 scoreless IP, 6 K in 3 recent games |
Padres News
The San Diego Padres are feeling the heat as they gear up for a crucial three-game series against the Milwaukee Brewers, who boast the best record in the National League at 74-44. After a thrilling 7-2 victory over the Houston Astros, the Padres are 62-57 and have transformed their offense from the worst in MLB to a top 10 powerhouse, a remarkable turnaround that has rekindled their playoff hopes. Jackson Merrill is on fire, slamming his third home run in three games, providing the spark this team desperately needs. The recent debut of Austin Hays, who wasted no time hitting a pinch-hit home run, adds to the excitement. With a strong showing against Milwaukee, the Padres can not only bolster their Wild Card chances but also send a message that they are ready to contend in October.
Padres Upcoming Schedule
The San Diego Padres visit the Cleveland Guardians for a 3-game series starting Friday.
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