San Diego Padres News & Updates
The San Diego Padres were 1-3, 3rd in the NL West. Yesterday, the San Diego Padres couldn’t hold off the San Francisco Giants 2-3 at Petco Park.
Only 4 games in. Not a great stretch. 1-3 lately. There's no sugarcoating it. Pair that with a -7 run differential. Even the close losses add up.
Padres Game on March 31
| Opponent: | |
| Location: | Petco Park |
| First Pitch: | 09:40 PM EDT |
| Pitching Matchup: | Germán Márquez (TBD) vs Logan Webb (0-1, 10.80 ERA) |
| TV Broadcast: | NBCS BA, Padres.TV Presented by UC San Diego Health |
| Forecast: | ☁️ Overcast, 66°F, Wind 8 mph |
Padres Score & Recap
Yesterday, the San Diego Padres couldn’t hold off the San Francisco Giants 2-3 at Petco Park.
| 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | R | H | E | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 6 | 0 |
 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 2 | 3 | 0 |
Highlights
- Jackson Merrill went 1-4 with 1 HR and 2 RBI.
Padres Record & Standings
NL West
| Team | L10 | W | L | PCT | GB | STRK |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
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Dodgers
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3 | 1 | .750 | L1 | |
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Giants
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1 | 3 | .250 | 2.0 | W1 |
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Padres
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1 | 3 | .250 | 2.0 | L1 |
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D-backs
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1 | 3 | .250 | 2.0 | W1 |
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Rockies
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1 | 3 | .250 | 2.0 | W1 |
San Diego Padres are 1-3 in their last 7 games, with a -7 run differential.
Padres Player Stats & Leaders
Batting Leaders
| Player | HR | AVG | OPS | RBI |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | .357 | 1.043 | 2 | |
| 1 | .200 | .717 | 3 | |
| 0 | .167 | .625 | 0 |
Hot Hitters
| Player | Streak |
|---|---|
| 4 hits, 1 RBI, .4 AVG in last 3 games |
Padres News
The San Diego Padres find themselves in a frustrating position after a lackluster start to the 2026 season, now sitting at 1-2 following a dismal performance against the San Francisco Giants, where they managed just three hits. Ramón Laureano continues to shine at the plate with a .417 average, but the offense overall has struggled to find its groove, which is reflected in a disappointing output that left fans longing for more. The absence of power is glaring, as the Padres have yet to make a substantial impact in the early days of the season. With a crucial matchup against the winless Giants tonight, fans are hoping for a turnaround that might breathe some life into this sluggish start and avoid the all-too-familiar feeling of disappointment that has haunted Padres fans in the past.
Padres Upcoming Schedule
The San Diego Padres visit the Boston Red Sox for a 3-game series starting Friday.
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