San Diego Padres News & Updates
The San Diego Padres were 76-68, 3rd in the NL West. Yesterday, the San Diego Padres held off the Washington Nationals 3-2 at Petco Park.
A mixed bag this week. The offense at 3.1 R/G is pulling the temperature down. But pitching at 3.3 RA/G. That's keeping the score warm.
Padres Game on September 08
| Opponent: | |
| Location: | Petco Park |
| First Pitch: | 09:40 PM EDT |
| Pitching Matchup: | Casey Mize (5-9, 3.64 ERA) vs Riley Cornelio (2-2, 5.96 ERA) |
| TV Broadcast: | Padres.TV Presented by UC San Diego Health, Nationals.TV |
Padres Score & Recap
Yesterday, the San Diego Padres held off the Washington Nationals 3-2 at Petco Park.
| 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | R | H | E | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 5 | 0 |
 | 1 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 9 | 0 |
Highlights
- Jackson Merrill went 3-4 with 2 RBI.
- Fernando Tatis Jr. went 3-4.
Padres Record & Standings
NL West
| Team | L10 | W | L | PCT | GB | STRK |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
|
Dodgers
|
|
87 | 57 | .604 | W5 | |
|
D-backs
|
|
77 | 68 | .531 | 10.5 | W3 |
|
Padres
|
|
76 | 68 | .528 | 11.0 | W2 |
|
Giants
|
|
60 | 85 | .414 | 27.5 | W1 |
|
Rockies
|
|
55 | 88 | .385 | 31.5 | L1 |
San Diego Padres are 4-3 in their last 7 games, with a -1 run differential.
Padres Player Stats & Leaders
Batting Leaders
| Player | HR | AVG | OPS | RBI |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 26 | .224 | .728 | 78 | |
| 20 | .283 | .799 | 71 | |
| 22 | .241 | .708 | 72 |
Pitching Leaders
| Pitcher | W-L | ERA | WHIP | IP |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5-2 | 1.17 | 0.83 | 61.1 | |
| 3-3 | 1.93 | 1.04 | 65.1 | |
| 3-1 | 1.95 | 1.14 | 55.1 |
Hot Hitters
| Player | Streak |
|---|---|
| 4 hits, 2 HR, 3 RBI, .444 AVG in last 3 games |
Hot Pitchers
| Pitcher | Streak |
|---|---|
| 4.0 scoreless IP, 9 K in 3 recent games | |
| 6.0 IP, 6 K, 0 ER in dominant recent start | |
| 3.4000000000000004 scoreless IP, 7 K in 3 recent games |
Padres News
Nick Pivetta's return to the mound couldn't have come at a better time for the Padres as they prepare for a critical series against the Washington Nationals, a team that not only has playoff implications but also ties back to the Juan Soto trade that reshaped both franchises. Pivetta's impressive five-scoreless innings in his comeback underscores his potential as a crucial weapon down the stretch, just as the Padres desperately need all hands on deck to address their lukewarm performance. Despite a narrow 4-3 victory over the Yankees, the Padres’ offense has sputtered, averaging just 3.3 runs per game over the past week, while battling a growing injury list. As they sit at 75-68 and fight for a Wild Card spot, every game,and every player’s contribution,will be vital.
Padres Upcoming Schedule
The San Diego Padres visit the San Francisco Giants for a 3-game series starting Friday.
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