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Washington Post
a day ago
- Sport
- Washington Post
Padres believe all their close wins have helped prepare them for 1st matchups with Dodgers this year
MILWAUKEE — The San Diego Padres are about to face the reigning World Series champion Los Angeles Dodgers for the first time since their memorable NL Division Series matchup. They believe all the close games they've played lately prepared them for this test. San Diego's last seven games have been decided by a total of eight runs, a stretch that continued Sunday when Manny Machado's seventh-inning homer gave the Padres a 1-0 win and series victory over the Milwaukee Brewers. 'We know who we're going to run up against, and we definitely got ready for it this week,' Machado said. This run of close games actually started earlier than that. Thirteen of San Diego's last 14 games featured a margin of no more than two runs, and the Padres have gone 9-5 during that stretch. 'These are kind of the games we've been playing the last 2½ weeks here now,' infielder Jake Cronenworth said. 'They're just kind of become the norm for us. I think (if) you can win these one-run games and win them late – good pitching, good defense and timely hitting – that's kind of the recipe for success.' Now they finally get to measure themselves against the Dodgers in seven of their next 10 games. The Padres and Dodgers begin a three-game series Monday at San Diego before meeting again in Los Angeles for a four-game set starting June 16. The Padres and San Francisco Giants are a game behind the Dodgers in the NL West standings after all three teams won Sunday. 'It's crazy that we haven't faced them,' reliever Jason Adam said. 'I'm excited for the series. I'd take this team over any team in baseball, top to bottom. I'd go to battle with them against anybody, so I'm excited for the series. Yeah, that's our focus. We took care of business here. Now, fly home and take care of business there.' How unusual is it for these NL West foes to wait this long before facing off? Aside from the pandemic-delayed season of 2020, the last time the Dodgers and Padres didn't meet until this late in a season was 2000. 'I used to think about the schedule and look at it and then think, 'Wow, that's odd,' ' manager Mike Shildt said. 'And then I started taking a holistic picture of the schedule. The schedule's got to be a nightmare to put together. There's just going to be quirks in it.' This has become one of baseball's top rivalries, thanks in part to their recent postseason showdowns. San Diego defeated the top-seeded Dodgers 3-1 in the 2022 NL Division Series before losing 4-1 to the Philadelphia Phillies in the NL Championship Series. Last year, the Padres had the Dodgers on the brink of elimination before falling 3-2 in the NL Division Series. The Padres led that series 2-1 and had a chance to close it out at home, but they fell 8-0 as eight Dodgers pitchers combined on a shutout. The Dodgers then returned home to win 2-0 in Game 5 as Yoshinobu Yamamoto outdueled Yu Darvish. Darvish hasn't pitched for San Diego yet this season as the 38-year-old right-hander recovers from inflammation in his throwing elbow, but the Padres still have an outstanding pitching staff. San Diego has allowed a total of 15 runs over its last seven games and has three shutouts in that span. Sunday marked the Padres' MLB-leading 12th shutout of the season. The Padres have needed that stellar pitching because their lineup has struggled at times. Machado has gone 12 of 31 this month and has three homers in his last four games, but two-time All-Star Fernando Tatis Jr. is hitting .185 since the start of May. That combination of impressive pitching and inconsistent hitting is producing plenty of close games, and the Padres are winning most of them. They're hoping that provides a long-term payoff. 'I think it's not only a help for (preparing for) the Dodgers,' Adam said. 'It's a help for all the future. It's a help for the playoffs. Very rarely are you blowing out a team in the playoffs. Of course, we love blowouts when they happen, and we love winning by 20, but the reality is there's a lot of important games played that are really close. A team that can battle together and win those games is special. That's what we have here.' ___ AP MLB:
Associated Press
a day ago
- Sport
- Associated Press
Padres believe all their close wins have helped prepare them for 1st matchups with Dodgers this year
MILWAUKEE (AP) — The San Diego Padres are about to face the reigning World Series champion Los Angeles Dodgers for the first time since their memorable NL Division Series matchup. They believe all the close games they've played lately prepared them for this test. San Diego's last seven games have been decided by a total of eight runs, a stretch that continued Sunday when Manny Machado's seventh-inning homer gave the Padres a 1-0 win and series victory over the Milwaukee Brewers. 'We know who we're going to run up against, and we definitely got ready for it this week,' Machado said. This run of close games actually started earlier than that. Thirteen of San Diego's last 14 games featured a margin of no more than two runs, and the Padres have gone 9-5 during that stretch. 'These are kind of the games we've been playing the last 2½ weeks here now,' infielder Jake Cronenworth said. 'They're just kind of become the norm for us. I think (if) you can win these one-run games and win them late – good pitching, good defense and timely hitting – that's kind of the recipe for success.' Now they finally get to measure themselves against the Dodgers in seven of their next 10 games. The Padres and Dodgers begin a three-game series Monday at San Diego before meeting again in Los Angeles for a four-game set starting June 16. The Padres are a game behind the Dodgers in the NL West standings after both teams won Sunday. 'It's crazy that we haven't faced them,' reliever Jason Adam said.. 'I'm excited for the series. I'd take this team over any team in baseball, top to bottom. I'd go to battle with them against anybody, so I'm excited for the series. Yeah, that's our focus. We took care of business here. Now, fly home and take care of business there.' How unusual is it for these NL West foes to wait this long before facing off? Aside from the pandemic-delayed season of 2020, the last time the Dodgers and Padres didn't meet until this late in a season was 2000. 'I used to think about the schedule and look at it and then think, 'Wow, that's odd,' ' manager Mike Shildt said. 'And then I started taking a holistic picture of the schedule. The schedule's got to be a nightmare to put together. There's just going to be quirks in it.' This has become one of baseball's top rivalries, thanks in part to their recent postseason showdowns. San Diego defeated the top-seeded Dodgers 3-1 in the 2022 NL Division Series before losing 4-1 to the Philadelphia Phillies in the NL Championship Series. Last year, the Padres had the Dodgers on the brink of elimination before falling 3-2 in the NL Division Series. The Padres led that series 2-1 and had a chance to close it out at home, but they fell 8-0 as eight Dodgers pitchers combined on a shutout. The Dodgers then returned home to win 2-0 in Game 5 as Yoshinobu Yamamoto outdueled Yu Darvish. Darvish hasn't pitched for San Diego yet this season as the 38-year-old right-hander recovers from inflammation in his throwing elbow, but the Padres still have an outstanding pitching staff. San Diego has allowed a total of 15 runs over its last seven games and has three shutouts in that span. Sunday marked the Padres' MLB-leading 12th shutout of the season. The Padres have needed that stellar pitching because their lineup has struggled at times. Machado has gone 12 of 31 this month and has three homers in his last four games, but two-time All-Star Fernando Tatis Jr. is hitting .185 since the start of May. That combination of impressive pitching and inconsistent hitting is producing plenty of close games, and the Padres are winning most of them. They're hoping that provides a long-term payoff. 'I think it's not only a help for (preparing for) the Dodgers,' Adam said. 'It's a help for all the future. It's a help for the playoffs. Very rarely are you blowing out a team in the playoffs. Of course, we love blowouts when they happen, and we love winning by 20, but the reality is there's a lot of important games played that are really close. A team that can battle together and win those games is special. That's what we have here.' ___ AP MLB:
Time of India
5 days ago
- Entertainment
- Time of India
How Manny Machado sparked San Diego Padres' comeback in another extra-inning thriller
How Manny Machado sparked San Diego Padres' comeback in another extra-inning thriller (Image Source: Getty Images) Manny Machado delivered a masterclass performance that exemplified clutch hitting at its finest, going 4-for-4 and delivering the game-tying two-run single with two outs in the ninth inning to propel the San Diego Padres to a dramatic 3-2 victory over the San Francisco Giants in extra innings. The third baseman's heroics on Tuesday night at Oracle Park marked the second consecutive extra-inning triumph for the Padres, showcasing their resilience and championship mentality. With the bases loaded and the season on the line, Manny Machado rose to the occasion against Giants closer Camilo Doval, whose previously untouchable 20⅔-inning scoreless streak—the longest active streak in Major League Baseball—finally came to an end. Manny Machado's perfect night sets the stage for a dramatic finish Tomas's hitting performance that day will be long remembered as one of the highlights of the season. The three singles and a two-run hit by Manny Machado left Oracle Park completely stunned. When Fernando Tatis Junior and Luis Arraez both drew walks from Doval, putting runners on second and third with two outs, he got his chance to play. His way of hitting at the plate showed the San Diego Padres that they made the right decision in signing him. by Taboola by Taboola Sponsored Links Sponsored Links Promoted Links Promoted Links You May Like 5 Books Warren Buffett Wants You to Read In 2025 Blinkist: Warren Buffett's Reading List Undo He showed his discipline and strong contact skills in every trip to the plate. Giants pitcher Landen Roupp kept dominating for 6⅓ scoreless innings, but Manny Machado's persistence finally led to the winning run. Jake Cronenworth delivers winning blow in tenth inning thriller Manny Machado tied the game, but Jake Cronenworth made the game-winning hit in the tenth inning. It was a ground ball hit by the utility player that made Casey Schmitt dive, which allowed Jackson Merrill to score from third. Spencer Bivens struck out the first two batters before Jake Cronenworth's hit, which made the moment even more exciting. The San Diego Padres pitchers in the bullpen have remained calm when the pressure is high. Yuki Matsui threw a perfect ninth inning to get the win and Jeremiah Estrada ended the game by striking out the last three batters and getting his second save of the year. The Giants kept struggling to score, making it 16 consecutive games in which they failed to get more than four runs—their second-longest run since they moved to San Francisco in 1958. Also Read: Trevor Bauer secures legal win as judge orders damages from accuser This victory positions the San Diego Padres favorably as they continue their series against the San Francisco Giants. Fans can catch the next matchup on Wednesday when Nick Pivetta takes the mound against Kyle Harrison at Oracle Park, with first pitch scheduled for 10:15 PM ET on MLB Network and local broadcasts.
Washington Post
6 days ago
- Business
- Washington Post
Machado and Padres rally to beat Giants in 10 innings again, 3-2
SAN FRANCISCO — Manny Machado had four hits, including a two-run single that tied the score with two outs in the ninth inning, and Jake Cronenworth drove in the go-ahead run in the 10th as the San Diego Padres rallied past the San Francisco Giants 3-2 on Tuesday night. One day after winning the series opener 1-0 in 10 innings, the Padres needed extras again. Giants closer Camilo Doval walked Fernando Tatis Jr. and Luis Arraez with two outs in the ninth to load the bases for Machado, who finished 4 for 4. Spencer Bivens (1-2) retired the first two batters in the 10th before Cronenworth hit a grounder past diving first baseman Casey Schmitt to score automatic runner Jackson Merrill from third. Yuki Matsui (1-1) pitched a perfect ninth and Jeremiah Estrada got three quick outs for his second save. With a runner at third base after a sacrifice bunt, Estrada retired Heliot Ramos and Jung Hoo Lee on grounders to shortstop to end it. Ramos provided San Francisco's lone highlight at the plate with his 11th homer, a two-run shot in the third, but it wasn't enough to lift his team out of its offensive funk. The Giants have scored four runs or fewer in 16 consecutive games, their second-longest such streak since moving to San Francisco in 1958. Giants starter Landen Roupp allowed four hits in 6 1/3 shutout innings. Padres rookie Ryan Bergert, called up from Triple-A El Paso before the game, allowed two runs and six hits over five innings in his first major league start. After the Padres' first two hitters reached base in the eighth, Giants third baseman Matt Chapman made a terrific play to snag Merrill's grounder and then stepped on the bag before throwing across the diamond to complete the double play. Before giving up the tying runs in the ninth, Doval had not allowed a run in 20 2/3 innings. It was the longest active streak in the majors. Padres RHP Nick Pivetta (6-2, 2.74 ERA) faces Giants LHP Kyle Harrison (1-1, 2.51) on Wednesday. ___ AP MLB:
Reuters
6 days ago
- Entertainment
- Reuters
Padres get by Giants in 10th inning again
June 4 - Manny Machado's fourth hit tied the game in the ninth inning, Jake Cronenworth delivered a two-out RBI single in the 10th and the San Diego Padres stunned the host San Francisco Giants with a second straight extra-inning win Tuesday night, 3-2. Cronenworth's hit came off the fifth Giants pitcher, Spencer Bivens (1-2), who had retired Gavin Sheets and Xander Bogaerts with extra-inning runner Jackson Merrill advancing only as far as third base. Cronenworth then hit Bivens' next pitch into right field for what turned out to be the game-winner. The Giants got the potential tying run to third with one out in the 10th, via a sacrifice by Casey Schmitt. But Jeremiah Estrada, pitching for the second consecutive night, retired Heliot Ramos on a grounder to a drawn-in Bogaerts at shortstop before getting Jung Hoo Lee to ground to shortstop to end it. Yuki Matsui (1-1), who pitched a scoreless ninth, was credited with the win. Estrada notched his second save. Trailing 2-0 and down to their final out in the ninth, the Padres rallied into a tie on Machado's bases-loaded, two-run single off Giants closer Camilo Doval. For the second consecutive night, the Giants saw a shutout pitching effort from their starter go for naught. Landen Roupp, who had pitched into the seventh just twice previously in his two-year career, allowed just four hits and two walks in 6 1/3 shutout innings. He struck out five. Roupp pitched much of the game with a lead thanks to Ramos' 11th homer of the season, in the third off Padres starter Ryan Bergert. Patrick Bailey had led off the inning with a double. Making his first big-league start, Bergert kept the visitors in the game by limiting the Giants to just those two runs in five innings. He allowed six hits and two walks, while striking out two. Machado, who went 4-for-4 with a walk and two RBIs, and late-game San Diego substitute Brandon Lockridge, who had two singles, were the only players with multiple hits. In winning their fourth straight over the Giants this season, the Padres did not record an extra-base hit. --Field Level Media
