San Diego Padres News & Updates
The San Diego Padres were 82-68, 2nd in the NL West. Yesterday, the San Diego Padres held off the Colorado Rockies 8-7 at Coors Field.
Comfortable territory. Winning 7 of their last 7 and it shows. On top of that, the lineup producing 6.4 R/G this stretch. That's fuel for the score.
Padres Game on September 15
| Opponent: | |
| Location: | Coors Field |
| First Pitch: | 08:40 PM EDT |
| Pitching Matchup: | Walker Buehler (8-6, 4.61 ERA) vs Kyle Freeland (4-10, 6.37 ERA) |
| TV Broadcast: | Padres.TV Presented by UC San Diego Health, Rockies.TV |
| Forecast: | ☀️ Clear sky, 62°F, Wind 3 mph |
Padres Score & Recap
Yesterday, the San Diego Padres held off the Colorado Rockies 8-7 at Coors Field.
| 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | R | H | E | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 | 1 | 4 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 8 | 13 | 0 |
 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 3 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 7 | 14 | 0 |
Highlights
- Jackson Merrill went 3-5 with 1 RBI.
- Manny Machado went 1-5 with 1 HR and 1 RBI.
- Fernando Tatis Jr. went 1-5 with 1 HR and 2 RBI.
- Ty France went 3-5 with 1 RBI.
Padres Record & Standings
NL West
| Team | L10 | W | L | PCT | GB | STRK |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
|
Dodgers
|
|
91 | 59 | .607 | W1 | |
|
Padres
|
|
82 | 68 | .547 | 9.0 | W8 |
|
D-backs
|
|
80 | 71 | .530 | 11.5 | W1 |
|
Giants
|
|
62 | 89 | .411 | 29.5 | L4 |
|
Rockies
|
|
55 | 95 | .367 | 36.0 | L8 |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 28 | .221 | .726 | 83 | |
| 25 | .251 | .741 | 83 | |
| 22 | .289 | .819 | 77 |
Pitching Leaders
| Pitcher | W-L | ERA | WHIP | IP |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5-2 | 1.12 | 0.85 | 64.1 | |
| 3-1 | 1.98 | 1.12 | 59.0 | |
| 9-3 | 2.87 | 1.07 | 81.2 |
Hot Hitters
| Player | Streak |
|---|---|
| 6 hits, 2 HR, 5 RBI, .5 AVG in last 3 games | |
| 2 hits, 2 HR, 3 RBI, .167 AVG in last 3 games | |
| 8 hits, 2 RBI, .571 AVG in last 3 games | |
| 5 hits, .417 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 San Diego Padres are riding high after completing a thrilling sweep of the Giants, pushing their winning streak to seven games with a nail-biting 6-4 victory. Rookie Ethan Salas not only secured his first big-league hit with a triple but also showcased the depth options emerging for a potential postseason roster. The Padres' magic number to clinch a playoff spot shrinks as they now sit at 81-68, two games behind in the division and eyeing home-field advantage in the Wild Card race. Meanwhile, Jackson Merrill continues to shine, earning his second Player of the Week honor, solidifying his place in the lineup. As the team prepares to take on the struggling Rockies, the vibe is warm, and the stakes are high,this stretch run could define their postseason destiny.
Padres Upcoming Schedule
The San Diego Padres host the Miami Marlins for a 3-game series starting Friday.
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