San Diego Padres News & Updates
The San Diego Padres were 70-60, 2nd in the NL West. Yesterday, the San Diego Padres downed the Minnesota Twins 7-5 at Petco Park.
In a good rhythm. Holding teams to 3.0 runs a game. That's the foundation right now. Also helping: a 2-run win last night helps the cause.
Padres Game on August 23
| Opponent: | |
| Location: | Petco Park |
| First Pitch: | 04:10 PM EDT |
| Pitching Matchup: | Walker Buehler (7-6, 4.79 ERA) vs Bailey Ober (7-4, 4.62 ERA) |
| TV Broadcast: | Twins.TV Presented by Progressive, Padres.TV Presented by UC San Diego Health |
Padres Score & Recap
Yesterday, the San Diego Padres downed the Minnesota Twins 7-5 at Petco Park.
| 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | R | H | E | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 | 1 | 2 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 5 | 10 | 2 |
 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 4 | 1 | 7 | 10 | 0 |
Highlights
- Jackson Merrill went 2-3 with 1 HR and 2 RBI.
- Jake Cronenworth went 2-5 with 2 RBI.
Padres Record & Standings
NL West
| Team | L10 | W | L | PCT | GB | STRK |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
|
Dodgers
|
|
79 | 51 | .608 | W5 | |
|
Padres
|
|
70 | 60 | .538 | 9.0 | W2 |
|
D-backs
|
|
68 | 62 | .523 | 11.0 | L1 |
|
Giants
|
|
52 | 77 | .403 | 26.5 | L3 |
|
Rockies
|
|
50 | 79 | .388 | 28.5 | L5 |
San Diego Padres are 4-3 in their last 7 games, with a +6 run differential.
Padres Player Stats & Leaders
Batting Leaders
| Player | HR | AVG | OPS | RBI |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 24 | .216 | .713 | 72 | |
| 20 | .241 | .704 | 65 | |
| 18 | .292 | .870 | 56 |
Pitching Leaders
| Pitcher | W-L | ERA | WHIP | IP |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4-1 | 0.83 | 0.79 | 54.1 | |
| 3-2 | 2.04 | 1.05 | 57.1 | |
| 9-2 | 2.74 | 1.07 | 69.0 |
Hot Hitters
| Player | Streak |
|---|---|
| 6 hits, 3 RBI, .5 AVG in last 3 games |
Hot Pitchers
| Pitcher | Streak |
|---|---|
| 3.0 scoreless IP, 6 K in 3 recent games | |
| 6.0 IP, 6 K, 1 ER in dominant recent start | |
| 2.1 scoreless IP, 4 K in 3 recent games |
Padres News
Manny Machado's struggles in August are casting a long shadow over the Padres' postseason aspirations, as he hits a disappointing .217 this month. Meanwhile, San Diego looks to bounce back from last night's 6-2 win over the Minnesota Twins, where the pitching staff's impressive 3.0 runs allowed per game over the past week is a silver lining. However, the recent injury to Casey Mize, who exited the game with a right ankle sprain, raises concerns about the depth of the rotation. On a brighter note, Fernando Tatis Jr. seems to be finding his rhythm again, showcasing the potential that fans have eagerly anticipated. With a record of 69-60, the Padres are still in striking distance of a playoff spot, but they must find consistency from their stars like Machado if they hope to keep pace.
Padres Upcoming Schedule
The San Diego Padres host the Pittsburgh Pirates for a 3-game series starting Monday.
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