San Diego Padres News & Updates
The San Diego Padres were 71-62, 2nd in the NL West. Yesterday, the San Diego Padres couldn’t hold off the Pittsburgh Pirates 0-1 at Petco Park.
More good than bad right now. The arms have been stingy at 2.6 RA/G. And outscoring teams by 12 over 7 games. The margins are real.
Padres Game on August 26
| Opponent: | |
| Location: | Petco Park |
| First Pitch: | 04:10 PM EDT |
| Pitching Matchup: | Randy Vásquez (9-6, 4.19 ERA) vs Bubba Chandler (6-8, 4.38 ERA) |
| TV Broadcast: | SportsNet Pittsburgh, Padres.TV Presented by UC San Diego Health |
Padres Score & Recap
Yesterday, the San Diego Padres couldn’t hold off the Pittsburgh Pirates 0-1 at Petco Park.
| 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | R | H | E | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 6 | 0 |
 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 0 |
Padres Record & Standings
NL West
| Team | L10 | W | L | PCT | GB | STRK |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
|
Dodgers
|
|
80 | 52 | .606 | L1 | |
|
Padres
|
|
71 | 62 | .534 | 9.5 | L2 |
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D-backs
|
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70 | 63 | .526 | 10.5 | W1 |
|
Giants
|
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54 | 78 | .409 | 26.0 | W2 |
|
Rockies
|
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51 | 81 | .386 | 29.0 | W1 |
San Diego Padres are 4-3 in their last 7 games, with a +12 run differential.
Padres Player Stats & Leaders
Batting Leaders
| Player | HR | AVG | OPS | RBI |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 24 | .213 | .705 | 72 | |
| 17 | .287 | .806 | 67 | |
| 21 | .236 | .695 | 66 |
Pitching Leaders
| Pitcher | W-L | ERA | WHIP | IP |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4-2 | 0.96 | 0.82 | 56.1 | |
| 3-2 | 2.02 | 1.05 | 58.0 | |
| 9-2 | 2.63 | 1.04 | 72.0 |
Hot Hitters
| Player | Streak |
|---|---|
| 5 hits, 2 HR, 4 RBI, .357 AVG in last 3 games |
Hot Pitchers
| Pitcher | Streak |
|---|---|
| 7.0 IP, 7 K, 0 ER in dominant recent start | |
| 4.0 scoreless IP, 4 K in 3 recent games |
Padres News
Last night's heartbreaking 3-2 loss to the Pittsburgh Pirates showcased the Padres' frustrating inconsistency at the plate, as they squandered a stellar 7-inning outing from Michael King, who held the Pirates scoreless. Mason Miller's incredible streak of 76 2/3 innings without allowing a home run came to an abrupt end, courtesy of Oneil Cruz, reminding us that even the best pitchers are human. The Padres' offense, led by struggling stars Manny Machado (.215) and Fernando Tatis Jr. (.287), continues to leave fans wanting more, especially in tight games. With their record now standing at 71-61 and a recent 4-3 stretch that boasts a +12 run differential, it's clear that the pitching staff is keeping them in the hunt, but the bats need to wake up if the Padres want to capitalize on their strong pitching and make a late-season push.
Padres Upcoming Schedule
The San Diego Padres visit the Tampa Bay Rays for a 3-game series starting Friday.
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