San Diego Padres News & Updates
The San Diego Padres were 81-68, 2nd in the NL West. Yesterday, the San Diego Padres topped the San Francisco Giants 6-4 at Oracle Park.
More good than bad right now. 7 wins in 7 games. The week's been good. Also helping: a +15 run differential says the wins aren't flukey.
Padres Game on September 14
| Opponent: | |
| Location: | Coors Field |
| First Pitch: | 08:40 PM EDT |
| Pitching Matchup: | Casey Mize (5-9, 3.70 ERA) vs Tomoyuki Sugano (12-9, 5.30 ERA) |
| TV Broadcast: | Padres.TV Presented by UC San Diego Health, Rockies.TV |
| Forecast: | ☀️ Clear sky, 73°F, Wind 3 mph |
Padres Score & Recap
Yesterday, the San Diego Padres topped the San Francisco Giants 6-4 at Oracle Park.
| 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | R | H | E | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 | 2 | 3 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 6 | 9 | 2 |
 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 4 | 9 | 0 |
Highlights
- Jackson Merrill went 1-4 with 2 RBI.
- Manny Machado went 1-3 with 1 HR and 2 RBI.
- Fernando Tatis Jr. went 3-4 with 2 RBI.
Padres Record & Standings
NL West
| Team | L10 | W | L | PCT | GB | STRK |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
|
Dodgers
|
|
90 | 59 | .604 | L2 | |
|
Padres
|
|
81 | 68 | .544 | 9.0 | W7 |
|
D-backs
|
|
79 | 71 | .527 | 11.5 | L2 |
|
Giants
|
|
62 | 88 | .413 | 28.5 | L3 |
|
Rockies
|
|
55 | 94 | .369 | 35.0 | L7 |
San Diego Padres are 7-0 in their last 7 games, with a +15 run differential.
Padres Player Stats & Leaders
Batting Leaders
| Player | HR | AVG | OPS | RBI |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 27 | .221 | .724 | 82 | |
| 25 | .248 | .737 | 82 | |
| 21 | .289 | .817 | 75 |
Pitching Leaders
| Pitcher | W-L | ERA | WHIP | IP |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5-2 | 1.14 | 0.85 | 63.1 | |
| 3-1 | 1.98 | 1.12 | 59.0 | |
| 3-3 | 2.31 | 1.09 | 66.1 |
Hot Hitters
| Player | Streak |
|---|---|
| 4 hits, 5 RBI, .364 AVG in last 3 games | |
| 6 hits, 1 HR, 3 RBI, .545 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
Nick Pivetta's triumphant return to the mound has sparked a fascinating debate about the Padres' playoff rotation, especially with Casey Mize and Robbie Ray also in the mix. Pivetta's stellar outing adds a level of uncertainty that could pay off in October. Meanwhile, Dustin Harris is making a strong case for a postseason role after bouncing back from his August release, proving that versatility and speed can be game-changers. On another note, young Ethan Salas finally notched his first Major League hit, marking a significant milestone in his career. With a solid week behind them, the Padres are riding high at 80-68 and have shown they can find ways to win, even as they ponder how to best utilize their roster as the playoffs loom.
Padres Upcoming Schedule
The San Diego Padres host the Miami Marlins for a 3-game series starting Friday.
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