San Diego Padres News & Updates
The San Diego Padres were 80-68, 2nd in the NL West. Yesterday, the San Diego Padres eked out a win over the San Francisco Giants 7-6 at Oracle Park.
Steady as she goes. A 6-1 week speaks for itself. Factor in +9 run differential. That margin shows up in the score.
Padres Game on September 13
| Opponent: | |
| Location: | Oracle Park |
| First Pitch: | 07:20 PM EDT |
| Pitching Matchup: | Nick Pivetta (2-2, 3.43 ERA) vs Logan Webb (8-8, 4.10 ERA) |
| TV Broadcast: | Peacock/NBCSN, Peacock/NBCSN |
Padres Score & Recap
Yesterday, the San Diego Padres eked out a win over the San Francisco Giants 7-6 at Oracle Park.
| 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | R | H | E | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 | 0 | 2 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 7 | 13 | 0 |
 | 2 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 0 | 6 | 8 | 1 |
Highlights
- Jackson Merrill went 1-4 with 1 HR and 1 RBI.
- Dustin Harris went 1-4 with 3 RBI.
- Fernando Tatis Jr. went 2-3 with 1 HR and 1 RBI.
- Xander Bogaerts went 4-5.
Padres Record & Standings
NL West
| Team | L10 | W | L | PCT | GB | STRK |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
|
Dodgers
|
|
90 | 58 | .608 | L1 | |
|
Padres
|
|
80 | 68 | .541 | 10.0 | W6 |
|
D-backs
|
|
79 | 70 | .530 | 11.5 | L1 |
|
Giants
|
|
62 | 87 | .416 | 28.5 | L2 |
|
Rockies
|
|
55 | 93 | .372 | 35.0 | L6 |
San Diego Padres are 6-1 in their last 7 games, with a +9 run differential.
Padres Player Stats & Leaders
Batting Leaders
| Player | HR | AVG | OPS | RBI |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 25 | .248 | .738 | 80 | |
| 26 | .221 | .717 | 80 | |
| 21 | .286 | .813 | 73 |
Pitching Leaders
| Pitcher | W-L | ERA | WHIP | IP |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5-2 | 1.14 | 0.85 | 63.1 | |
| 3-1 | 2.02 | 1.12 | 58.0 | |
| 3-3 | 2.31 | 1.09 | 66.1 |
Hot Hitters
| Player | Streak |
|---|---|
| 3 hits, 5 RBI, .3 AVG in last 3 games | |
| 6 hits, 1 HR, 2 RBI, .5 AVG in last 3 games | |
| 8 hits, 3 HR, 7 RBI, .571 AVG in last 3 games | |
| 6 hits, 2 RBI, .429 AVG in last 3 games |
Hot Pitchers
| Pitcher | Streak |
|---|---|
| 3.0 scoreless IP, 6 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 continue to ride the momentum of a strong 6-1 stretch, bolstered by a critical 7-5 win over the Giants, showcasing the resilience of Michael King, who despite faltering early, managed to stabilize the game. As the team gears up for the final stretch of the season, the call-up of Ethan Salas adds excitement yet complicates the catching situation, forcing the Padres to rethink their lineup. With the season inching toward a potentially decisive showdown against the Diamondbacks, the pressure mounts on Mason Miller to manage his workload effectively while delivering early offensive support. Fans are buzzing with anticipation, hoping this team's recent success can carry them into the postseason. The energy is palpable, and every game counts as San Diego aims for October.
Padres Upcoming Schedule
The San Diego Padres host the Miami Marlins for a 3-game series starting Friday.
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