San Diego Padres News & Updates
The San Diego Padres were 78-68, 2nd in the NL West. The San Diego Padres did not play yesterday.
Room to grow, but the floor is solid. A 5-2 week speaks for itself. But 9 players on the IL. The depth is getting tested.
Padres Game on September 11
| Opponent: | |
| Location: | Oracle Park |
| First Pitch: | 10:15 PM EDT |
| Pitching Matchup: | Robbie Ray (11-8, 3.39 ERA) vs Anthony Molina (3-0, 2.79 ERA) |
| TV Broadcast: | Apple TV, Apple TV |
| Forecast: | ☁️ Overcast, 79°F, Wind 1 mph |
Padres Score & Recap
The San Diego Padres did not play yesterday.
Padres Record & Standings
NL West
| Team | L10 | W | L | PCT | GB | STRK |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
|
Dodgers
|
|
89 | 57 | .610 | W7 | |
|
Padres
|
|
78 | 68 | .534 | 11.0 | W4 |
|
D-backs
|
|
78 | 69 | .531 | 11.5 | L1 |
|
Giants
|
|
62 | 85 | .422 | 27.5 | W3 |
|
Rockies
|
|
55 | 91 | .377 | 34.0 | L4 |
San Diego Padres are 5-2 in their last 7 games, with a +3 run differential.
Padres Player Stats & Leaders
Batting Leaders
| Player | HR | AVG | OPS | RBI |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 26 | .224 | .728 | 80 | |
| 24 | .245 | .726 | 79 | |
| 20 | .284 | .800 | 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 | 2.05 | 1.14 | 57.0 |
Hot Hitters
| Player | Streak |
|---|---|
| 6 hits, 1 RBI, .5 AVG in last 3 games | |
| 7 hits, 2 HR, 9 RBI, .583 AVG in last 3 games | |
| 5 hits, 1 RBI, .417 AVG in last 3 games |
Hot Pitchers
| Pitcher | Streak |
|---|---|
| 4.0 scoreless IP, 9 K in 3 recent games | |
| 4.300000000000001 scoreless IP, 7 K in 3 recent games | |
| 6.0 IP, 6 K, 0 ER in dominant recent start |
Padres News
The Padres are riding high after a dominant 9-2 victory against the Nationals, bolstered by Jackson Merrill's impressive 4-for-5 performance, giving the bullpen a much-needed breather. As the team chases a postseason berth, they face a looming challenge with Shohei Ohtani's return from injury, which could significantly impact their playoff aspirations. Meanwhile, manager Craig Stammen nearly stumbled over a mound-visit rule but was saved by Kyle Hart's strong outing, showcasing the tightrope the Padres are walking in this critical stretch. With the Lake Elsinore Storm kicking off their playoff series and excitement brewing over potential roster additions like Kaima Taira, the stakes have never been higher for San Diego. At 78-68, every game counts as they strive to secure a Wild Card spot.
Padres Upcoming Schedule
The San Diego Padres host the Miami Marlins for a 3-game series starting Friday.
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