San Diego Padres News & Updates
The San Diego Padres were 9-6, 2nd in the NL West. Yesterday, the San Diego Padres downed the Colorado Rockies 9-5 at Petco Park.
Can't argue with this. Winning 6 of their last 7 and it shows. Plus, a W by 4 last night. The most recent result always counts most.
Padres Game on April 12
| Opponent: | |
| Location: | Petco Park |
| First Pitch: | 04:10 PM EDT |
| Pitching Matchup: | Nick Pivetta (1-2, 5.54 ERA) vs Kyle Freeland (1-1, 2.30 ERA) |
| TV Broadcast: | Padres.TV Presented by UC San Diego Health, Rockies.TV |
| Forecast: | ☀️ Clear sky, 53°F, Wind 9 mph |
Padres Score & Recap
Yesterday, the San Diego Padres downed the Colorado Rockies 9-5 at Petco Park.
| 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | R | H | E | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 | 2 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 5 | 9 | 1 |
 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 3 | 0 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 9 | 10 | 0 |
Highlights
- Jackson Merrill went 1-4 with 3 RBI.
- Ramón Laureano went 2-3 with 1 HR and 3 RBI.
- Manny Machado went 1-5 with 1 HR and 2 RBI.
- Fernando Tatis Jr. went 3-4 with 1 RBI.
Padres Record & Standings
NL West
| Team | L10 | W | L | PCT | GB | STRK |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
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Dodgers
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11 | 3 | .786 | W2 | |
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Padres
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9 | 6 | .600 | 2.5 | W4 |
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D-backs
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8 | 7 | .533 | 3.5 | L1 |
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Giants
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6 | 9 | .400 | 5.5 | L1 |
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Rockies
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6 | 9 | .400 | 5.5 | L3 |
San Diego Padres are 6-1 in their last 7 games, with a +18 run differential.
Padres Player Stats & Leaders
Batting Leaders
| Player | HR | AVG | OPS | RBI |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | .353 | 1.154 | 4 | |
| 3 | .269 | .833 | 9 | |
| 2 | .196 | .737 | 7 |
Hot Hitters
| Player | Streak |
|---|---|
| 4 hits, 2 HR, 4 RBI, .308 AVG in last 3 games | |
| 4 hits, 1 HR, 3 RBI, .571 AVG in last 3 games | |
| 3 hits, 1 HR, 3 RBI, .429 AVG in last 3 games |
Hot Pitchers
| Pitcher | Streak |
|---|---|
| 6.0 IP, 8 K, 0 ER in dominant recent start | |
| 3.0 scoreless IP, 8 K in 3 recent games |
Padres News
Fernando Tatis Jr. made waves with his first career start at second base, contributing to the Padres' fourth consecutive win against the Rockies last night, where they triumphed 5-2. This unexpected shift could open up thrilling possibilities for the team, especially as their offense begins to find its rhythm, with manager Craig Stammen noting the power of their lineup. However, the joy of victory is dampened by the troubling news that Jeremiah Estrada has landed on the IL due to a concerning drop in velocity, leaving the bullpen in a precarious position early in the season. Despite these challenges, the Padres have surged to an impressive 6-1 record over the last week, with a +15 run differential that showcases their offensive prowess as they prepare for another matchup against the Rockies.
Padres Upcoming Schedule
The San Diego Padres host the Seattle Mariners for a 3-game series starting Tuesday.
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