San Diego Padres News & Updates
The San Diego Padres were 47-48, 3rd in the NL West. Yesterday, the San Diego Padres eked out a win over the Toronto Blue Jays 8-7 at Petco Park.
It's a wash right now. A 11-man IL is starting to matter. At least winning 4 of their last 7 and it shows.
Padres Game on July 12
| Opponent: | |
| Location: | Petco Park |
| First Pitch: | 04:10 PM EDT |
| Pitching Matchup: | Germán Márquez (4-2, 5.02 ERA) vs Kevin Gausman (4-8, 4.32 ERA) |
| TV Broadcast: | Sportsnet, Padres.TV Presented by UC San Diego Health, TVA Sports |
Padres Score & Recap
Yesterday, the San Diego Padres eked out a win over the Toronto Blue Jays 8-7 at Petco Park.
| 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | R | H | E | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 | 0 | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 7 | 8 | 0 |
 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 8 | 8 | 1 |
Highlights
- Sung-Mun Song went 1-3 with 2 RBI.
- Manny Machado went 1-5 with 2 RBI.
- Ty France went 2-3 with 1 HR and 2 RBI.
Padres Record & Standings
NL West
| Team | L10 | W | L | PCT | GB | STRK |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
|
Dodgers
|
|
61 | 35 | .635 | L2 | |
|
D-backs
|
|
48 | 47 | .505 | 12.5 | W3 |
|
Padres
|
|
47 | 48 | .495 | 13.5 | W1 |
|
Giants
|
|
40 | 55 | .421 | 20.5 | W1 |
|
Rockies
|
|
39 | 58 | .402 | 22.5 | L1 |
San Diego Padres are 4-3 in their last 7 games, with a +1 run differential.
Padres Player Stats & Leaders
Batting Leaders
| Player | HR | AVG | OPS | RBI |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 19 | .196 | .700 | 54 | |
| 14 | .224 | .754 | 40 | |
| 11 | .265 | .811 | 32 |
Pitching Leaders
| Pitcher | W-L | ERA | WHIP | IP |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2-1 | 0.93 | 0.80 | 38.2 | |
| 2-2 | 2.23 | 1.12 | 40.1 | |
| 6-2 | 3.38 | 1.08 | 48.0 |
Hot Hitters
| Player | Streak |
|---|---|
| 5 hits, 1 HR, 3 RBI, .417 AVG in last 3 games | |
| 5 hits, 1 HR, 2 RBI, .5 AVG in last 3 games |
Hot Pitchers
| Pitcher | Streak |
|---|---|
| 3.0 scoreless IP, 5 K in 3 recent games |
Padres News
The San Diego Padres continue to grapple with their inconsistent performance, now sitting at 46-48 after a frustrating 5-3 loss to the Toronto Blue Jays at Petco Park, leaving fans feeling uneasy about the team's direction. The Padres' offense, averaging a dismal 3.3 runs per game over the last week, has put immense pressure on the pitching staff, which boasts a solid 3.7 runs allowed per game. As the Trade Deadline looms, general manager A.J. Preller's strategy remains uncertain, but he has clearly shifted focus to the future, selecting flamethrowing high school pitcher Coleman Borthwick with the 21st overall pick in the 2026 MLB Draft. While Borthwick's potential excites fans, the immediate concern lies in reviving an offense that should be delivering much more than it has lately.
Padres Upcoming Schedule
The San Diego Padres visit the Kansas City Royals for a 3-game series starting Friday.
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