San Diego Padres News & Updates
The San Diego Padres were 48-49, 3rd in the NL West. Yesterday, the San Diego Padres were edged out by the Kansas City Royals 6-7 at Kauffman Stadium.
The positives and negatives are canceling out. Outpacing opponents by 6 runs this stretch. Tempering that, a 10-man IL is starting to matter.
Padres Game on July 18
| Opponent: | |
| Location: | Kauffman Stadium |
| First Pitch: | 04:10 PM EDT |
| Pitching Matchup: | Griffin Canning (1-7, 6.47 ERA) vs Randy Dobnak (0-0, 1.86 ERA) |
| TV Broadcast: | Padres.TV Presented by UC San Diego Health, Royals.TV |
| Forecast: | ☀️ Clear sky, 74°F, Wind 5 mph |
Padres Score & Recap
Yesterday, the San Diego Padres were edged out by the Kansas City Royals 6-7 at Kauffman Stadium.
| 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | 10+ | R | H | E | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 3 | 6 | 8 | 2 |
 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 4 | 7 | 13 | 2 |
Highlights
- Miguel Andujar went 3-4 with 1 RBI.
- Fernando Tatis Jr. went 3-5 with 1 RBI.
- Ty France went 1-3 with 1 HR and 1 RBI.
Padres Record & Standings
NL West
| Team | L10 | W | L | PCT | GB | STRK |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
|
Dodgers
|
|
62 | 36 | .633 | W1 | |
|
D-backs
|
|
49 | 48 | .505 | 12.5 | L1 |
|
Padres
|
|
48 | 49 | .495 | 13.5 | L1 |
|
Giants
|
|
42 | 55 | .433 | 19.5 | W3 |
|
Rockies
|
|
39 | 60 | .394 | 23.5 | L3 |
San Diego Padres are 4-3 in their last 7 games, with a +6 run differential.
Padres Player Stats & Leaders
Batting Leaders
| Player | HR | AVG | OPS | RBI |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 19 | .201 | .702 | 55 | |
| 14 | .218 | .738 | 40 | |
| 12 | .268 | .830 | 34 |
Pitching Leaders
| Pitcher | W-L | ERA | WHIP | IP |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2-1 | 0.89 | 0.84 | 40.2 | |
| 2-2 | 2.18 | 1.14 | 41.1 | |
| 0-1 | 2.73 | 1.33 | 33.0 |
Hot Hitters
| Player | Streak |
|---|---|
| 4 hits, 2 HR, 4 RBI, .5 AVG in last 3 games |
Hot Pitchers
| Pitcher | Streak |
|---|---|
| 3.0 scoreless IP, 6 K in 3 recent games |
Padres News
The San Diego Padres are in a state of flux as they hover at .500, currently sitting at 48-48 and three games back in the division. With Nick Schnell's surprising release, the front office is clearly clearing space, potentially to make a move that could bolster their struggling roster. Speculation surrounding Jarren Duran adds another layer to the drama, especially given the recent turmoil in Boston's clubhouse. Meanwhile, fans are understandably anxious about the team's prospects as they inch closer to the playoff picture, particularly after Ty France and Mason Miller's inspiring performances in a recent extra-inning clash. The next series against the Kansas City Royals could be a turning point, with 11 players on the injured list, the Padres must dig deep to seize the moment or risk falling further into mediocrity.
Padres Upcoming Schedule
The San Diego Padres visit the Atlanta Braves for a 4-game series starting Monday.
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