San Diego Padres News & Updates
The San Diego Padres were 89-71, 2nd in the NL West. Yesterday, the San Diego Padres got routed by the Arizona Diamondbacks 4-11 at Petco Park.
The positives and negatives are canceling out. Dropped last night by 7 and the temperature took a hit. Working in their favor, the 5-2 stretch tells you most of what you need to know.
Padres Game on September 26
| Opponent: | |
| Location: | Petco Park |
| First Pitch: | 08:40 PM EDT |
| Pitching Matchup: | Walker Buehler (9-6, 4.56 ERA) vs TBD (TBD) |
| TV Broadcast: | Padres.TV Presented by UC San Diego Health, DBACKS.TV |
| Forecast: | ☁️ Overcast, 68°F, Wind 18 mph |
Padres Score & Recap
Yesterday, the San Diego Padres got routed by the Arizona Diamondbacks 4-11 at Petco Park.
| 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | R | H | E | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 | 3 | 1 | 2 | 1 | 0 | 3 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 11 | 8 | 0 |
 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 4 | 10 | 0 |
Highlights
- Jake Cronenworth went 1-4 with 2 RBI.
Padres Record & Standings
NL West
| Team | L10 | W | L | PCT | GB | STRK |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
|
Dodgers
|
|
98 | 62 | .613 | W1 | |
|
Padres
|
|
89 | 71 | .556 | 9.0 | L1 |
|
D-backs
|
|
86 | 74 | .537 | 12.0 | W6 |
|
Giants
|
|
65 | 95 | .406 | 33.0 | L3 |
|
Rockies
|
|
57 | 103 | .356 | 41.0 | L5 |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 29 | .215 | .704 | 87 | |
| 25 | .291 | .833 | 82 | |
| 26 | .253 | .741 | 86 |
Pitching Leaders
| Pitcher | W-L | ERA | WHIP | IP |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5-2 | 1.30 | 0.84 | 69.0 | |
| 4-1 | 1.84 | 1.15 | 63.2 | |
| 4-3 | 2.25 | 1.07 | 72.0 |
Hot Hitters
| Player | Streak |
|---|---|
| 4 hits, 1 RBI, .571 AVG in last 3 games | |
| 7 hits, 1 RBI, .636 AVG in last 3 games |
Hot Pitchers
| Pitcher | Streak |
|---|---|
| 4.0 scoreless IP, 5 K in 3 recent games |
Padres News
The Padres solidified their postseason prospects with a decisive 4-2 victory over the Dodgers, clinching a Wild Card berth and setting the stage for a critical homestand against the Diamondbacks. Fernando Tatis Jr. took it upon himself to advocate for Adrian Morejon's long-term contract, reflecting the camaraderie and determination that fuels this squad as they push towards October. Meanwhile, Ethan Salas continues to impress, having already made a mark in his brief stint with the big league club. With a record of 89-70 and a recent 6-1 stretch where they've outscored opponents by 17 runs, the Padres are not just playing for survival, they're playing for momentum. As they prepare to face Arizona, the urgency is palpable, with every game counting more than ever.
Padres Upcoming Schedule
No upcoming series scheduled for the San Diego Padres.
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