Escobar hits Mets’ first cycle since 2012 in win over Padres
June 7, 2022 GMTSAN DIEGO (AP) — Eduardo Escobar hit a two-run triple with two outs in the ninth inning to complete his first cycle, giving him six RBIs in boosting Carlos Carrasco (7-1) and the New York Mets to an 11-5 win Monday night against the San Diego Padres.
Beer’s blast in 9th lifts Diamondbacks over Padres, 4-2
April 8, 2022 GMTPHOENIX (AP) — Seth Beer's game-winning, three-run homer in the bottom of the ninth inning hadn't even landed yet Thursday night and Pavin Smith was already thinking of endorsement deals for his rookie teammate.
Padres starter Arrieta departs in 1st with groin strain
September 19, 2021 GMTST. LOUIS (AP) — San Diego Padres pitcher Jake Arrieta departed Sunday's start at St. Louis with a right adductor groin strain after facing six batters.
Padres interim pitching coach Ben Fritz made a mound visit after Edmundo Sosa hit a two-run double, and summoned manager Jayce Tingler and trainer Mark Rogow.
Betts homers on 4-RBI night, Dodgers beat Padres 5-4
September 12, 2021 GMTLOS ANGELES (AP) — Mookie Betts hit a tiebreaking, three-run homer with two outs in the fifth inning and the Los Angeles Dodgers held off the San Diego Padres 5-4 on Saturday night.
The Dodgers remained 2 1/2 games behind NL West-leading San Francisco.
Varsho leads off 9th with HR, Diamondbacks top Padres 3-2
August 14, 2021 GMTPHOENIX (AP) — Daulton Varsho hit a game-ending homer in the ninth inning, sending the Arizona Diamondbacks to a 3-2 victory over the San Diego Padres on Friday night.
Varsho connected for a leadoff shot on a 3-2 pitch from Craig Stammen (5-3).
Parade of relievers keeps Reds in check, Padres win 5-4
June 30, 2021 GMTCINCINNATI (AP) — Tommy Pham homered, San Diego relievers pitched four scoreless innings and the Padres outlasted the Reds 5-4 on Tuesday night for their 10th win in 11 games.
San Diego stranded a season-high 16 runners — leaving the bases loaded in the third, sixth and seventh innings — and utilized seven relievers after Craig Stammen lasted two innings.
Tatis homers, 4 for 4 in return, Padres beat Rockies 3-0
May 20, 2021 GMTSAN DIEGO (AP) — Fernando Tatis Jr.'s return from the COVID-19 injury list was nothing short of remarkable.
Cleared to play by Major League Baseball late Wednesday morning, the star shortstop got to the ballpark about an hour before first pitch, took a few swings in the batting cage and then played for the first time in 10 days.
Cronenworth, Padres beat Pirates 4-2 to win series
May 6, 2021 GMTSAN DIEGO (AP) — Yu Darvish has been the bullpen's best friend in his first season with the San Diego Padres.
Although he gave up a 2-0 lead and didn't factor in the decision, the tall right-hander pitched into the sixth inning Wednesday night, when the Padres beat the Pittsburgh Pirates 4-2 to take two of three...