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San Diego Padres cannot rush Yu Darvish back on the mound

San Diego Padres Yu Darvish | Photo by Rob Leiter/MLB Photos via Getty Images

The veteran righthander too valuable for postseason run.

Let us all take a deep breath.

Injuries dampened the mood of the San Diego Padres after snapping their six-game losing streak. However, the team received good news on one of their mending starting pitchers. Yu Darvish has begun a rehab assignment with Triple-A El Paso. He threw four innings in a mid-week start against Las Vegas.

It was only one start though, as he’s now back in San Diego.

The hope is Darvish will pitch again relatively soon. But before the Padres pencil in his season debut, the organization cannot rush him back on the mound without being certain Darvish is injury-free. Right elbow inflammation has kept him sidelined since mid-March. A healthy Darvish will determine the course of the Friars’ season.

Darvish is expected to be examined in the coming days

(from @sdutKevinAcee’s newsletter) pic.twitter.com/YjSBabZ5lT

— Talking Friars (@TalkingFriars) May 24, 2025​

Upcoming schedule provides leeway to delay Darvish’s debut​

No question, the Friar Faithful should be encouraged with his progress. However, rushing him back into the starting rotation could backfire. The Padres need his experience and ability to utilize his entire pitching repertoire, but not at the expense of exposing him to injury.

When the Friars return to Petco Park, they get a break in the schedule. Their next homestand will be against the Miami Marlins and the Pittsburgh Pirates before they head north to face the San Francisco Giants.

Considering the state of the offense, the Padres could get their bats back on track against two teams struggling to play .500 baseball. It is an opportunity for the lineup to put together good at-bats before heading back on the road. Hopefully, the bats come alive before the Los Angeles Dodgers series at Petco Park from June 9-11.

How to ease Darvish into starting rotation​

Having the schedule working to their advantage allows the Padres to ease Darvish back into the rotation. Manager Mike Shildt will have options, as his return could force him to implement a six-man rotation. Shildt must be cautious with this approach to avoid overworking an already exhausted bullpen.

The skipper’s best option might be having Stephen Kolek or Randy Vasquez shadowing Darvish out of the bullpen on his start day. It will give Shildt two arms to pitch multiple innings in the contest. The added arm in the pen saves the Padres’ high-leverage relievers for the tough road ahead.

It might be too early to foresee Darvish’s role until we see how he recovers from his rehab start (which doesn’t seem to be great). Having a healthy, consistent starting rotation will help secure another postseason appearance. The Friars cannot rush Darvish back on the mound, as it may make him susceptible to re-injuring his right elbow.

The National League West will be a fight to the finish. The division crown could be decided in the final days of the regular season.

Having an experienced starting pitcher like Darvish is a difference-maker. The Padres cannot jeopardize his availability by rushing him back.

Source: https://www.gaslampball.com/2025/5/...dres-cannot-rush-yu-darvish-back-on-the-mound

 

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Game 51: San Diego Padres at Atlanta Braves

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Your game thread for May 25, 2025.

San Diego Padres at Atlanta Braves, May 25, 2025, 1:10 p.m. PST​

Location: Truist Park, Atlanta, GA

Watch: Padres TV

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Padres slug their way past Braves, 5-3

Gavin Sheets and Manny Machado | Photo by Kevin C. Cox/Getty Images

Gavin Sheets, Jake Cronenworth, Manny Machado homer to give San Diego win

Jake Cronenworth broke a 3-3 tie with a solo home run to right field to to give the San Diego Padres a 4-3 lead in route to a 5-3 win over the Atlanta Braves at Truist Park, Sunday.

Our adorable second baseman pic.twitter.com/VQdIPZoTNy

— San Diego Padres (@Padres) May 25, 2025​

Manny Machado added an insurance run in the top of the eighth inning with a one-out solo home run to right field off Atlanta reliever Dylan Lee.

Manny Machado goes deep for the third @Padres homer of the day and extends the lead! pic.twitter.com/c8t7fZxVik

— MLB (@MLB) May 25, 2025​

The bullpen combination of Jason Adam and Robert Suarez worked two scoreless innings to help San Diego win the weekend series. It also earned Suarez his 17th save of the season.

Cronenworth’s home run came off Atlanta starter Spencer Schwellenbach. He was on the mound in the seventh despite allowing a two-run home run to Gavin Sheets in the top of the sixth inning that tied the game, 3-3.

Sheets sent that one to the seats. pic.twitter.com/mYT5o4z1Q3

— San Diego Padres (@Padres) May 25, 2025​

Prior to the Sheets home run, Schwellenbach worked through the San Diego lineup without much issue after allowing a run in the top of the first inning.

Jackson Merrill lined a ball through the infield and into right field in his first plate appearance. The hit allowed Machado to score from second base to give the Padres a 1-0 lead.

Jackson gets us on the board! pic.twitter.com/Sw0t0Vt4ei

— San Diego Padres (@Padres) May 25, 2025​

The Braves responded in the bottom of the second inning with a run on an Ozzie Albies double to right field that scored Austin Riley to make the score, 1-1.

Atlanta added two runs in the bottom of the fifth inning off San Diego starter Dylan Cease. Nick Allen hit a one-out sacrifice fly that scored Alex Verdugo and moved Albies from second to third. The Braves got their second run of the inning when Martin Maldonado was unable to block a pitch in the dirt that rolled behind him and allowed Albies to score to give Atlanta a 3-1 lead.

Cease worked five innings and allowed three runs on six hits with eight strikeouts and one walk. Schwellenbach finished his day after seven innings with four runs allowed, two earned, on seven hits with 11 strikeouts and no walks.

The Padres return home to take on the Miami Marlins, Monday at 5:40 p.m.

Source: https://www.gaslampball.com/2025/5/25/24437132/padres-slug-their-way-past-braves-5-3

 

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Good Morning San Diego: Michael King hits the IL, Padres welcome in Miami

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Everything you need to know about your San Diego Padres on the morning of May 25, 2025.

Articles to read​

Jason Heyward to IL, Michael King with sore shoulder (Cheri Bell, Gaslamp Ball)

Padres slug their way past Braves, 5-3 (Matt DeWalt, Gaslamp Ball)

Padres place starting pitcher Michael King (shoulder) on IL (Kevin Acee, SD U-T)

Padres homer their way past Braves, win series (Kevin Acee, SD U-T)

Padres Daily: The Sheets Factor; Machado’s underrated ability; Jake strikes back (Kevin Acee, SD U-T)

Padres top starter Michael King lands on injured list with shoulder inflammation (Dennis Lin, The Athletic)

Padres send King to IL with right shoulder inflammation (Rick Farlow, MLB.com)

Three-homer attack keeps Padres rolling vs. Braves: ‘I love this group’ (Rick Farlow, MLB.com)

Source: https://www.gaslampball.com/2025/5/...hael-king-hits-the-il-padres-welcome-in-miami

 

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Padres overcome three-run deficit to beat Marlins in extra innings

Tyler Wade | Photo by Luke Hales/Getty Images

Randy Vasquez solid after shaky start, gives San Diego chance to come from behind

Tyler Wade raced home from third base, slid headfirst and touched the plate just ahead of the tag to help the San Diego Padres walk-off the Miami Marlins in 11 innings, Monday.

T-RIZZY pic.twitter.com/AaKBnCYgaW

— San Diego Padres (@Padres) May 27, 2025​

Wade replaced Manny Machado at third base after Machado advanced from second on a Gavin Sheets ground out to second base. Xander Bogaerts was pitched around, and eventually intentionally walked to put runners at the corners.

Jake Cronenworth stepped to the plate with a chance to win the game for San Diego. He had the opportunity taken away when Miami reliever Cade Gibson spiked a pitch that got past the catcher and rolled toward the first base dugout. The ball rolled far enough away to allow Wade to score.

Machado was a major factor in the outcome of the game despite being replaced by Wade. Machado came to the plate with the Padres trailing the Marlins 3-2 in the bottom of the eighth. He led off with a solo home run to left field off Miami reliever Calvin Faucher that sailed 406 feet to make the score, 3-3.

Mr. 305 pic.twitter.com/TA6O67QY50

— San Diego Padres (@Padres) May 27, 2025​

Randy Vasquez started the game for the Padres and ran into trouble in the top of the first inning. The Marlins used three singles and a double to score two runs in the frame and jumped out to an early 2-0 lead.

Vasquez was touched up again in the top of the second when he allowed a solo home run to Jesus Sanchez, who hit a line drive to centerfield that got over the outstretched glove of Jackson Merrill and the wall to put Miami up, 3-0.

Jesús Sánchez - Miami Marlins (3)
pic.twitter.com/pP12fn9Ejj

— MLB HR Videos (@MLBHRVideos) May 27, 2025​

Ryan Weathers returned to San Diego as the starting pitcher for Marlins and held the Padres to one hit through three innings. San Diego was able to get to him in the bottom of the fourth with a hit, an error and a walk. Jose Iglesias came up with two outs and the bases loaded and lined a double down the third base line. Bogaerts and Cronenworth came in to score and cut the Marlins lead to 3-2.

Iglesias brings in two! pic.twitter.com/chqbtkRker

— Talking Friars (@TalkingFriars) May 27, 2025​

Vasquez held Miami scoreless through four innings after the three runs allowed in the first two innings. He completed his outing with a final line of 6 1/3 innings pitched with three runs allowed on six hits with five strikeouts and a walk.

Weathers worked 1 2/3 scoreless innings after the fourth. He finished the night after allowing a walk to Cronenworth in the sixth. Weathers completed 5 2/3 innings with two runs allowed, neither were earned, on three hits with six strikeouts and three walks.

David Morgan made his MLB debut for the Padres in the top of the eighth. He faced two batters and induced a line out to first base and a pop out to second base to end the top of the frame.

David Morgan gets out of the 8th in his MLB debut pic.twitter.com/iVnqKc3qEX

— Talking Friars (@TalkingFriars) May 27, 2025​

The Padres play the Marlins, Tuesday at 6:40 p.m.

Source: https://www.gaslampball.com/2025/5/...-run-deficit-to-beat-marlins-in-extra-innings

 

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Good Morning San Diego: Hart to pitch Wednesday, Darvish throwing at 90 feet

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Everything you need to know about your San Diego Padres on the morning of May 26, 2025.

Articles to read​

Padres overcome three-run deficit to beat Marlins in extra innings (Matt DeWalt, Gaslamp Ball)

Padres walk off against Marlins to start homestand (Kevin Acee, SD U-T)

Padres Daily: Winning with a worry; Wade’s dash; Machado’s inevitable surge (Kevin Acee, SD U-T)

Padres recalling Kyle Hart as they mull paths forward for Michael King, Yu Darvish (Kyle Hart, SD U-T)

Dash-off? Sprint-off? Padres’ 11-inning win needs new term (AJ Cassavell, MLB.com)

Source: https://www.gaslampball.com/2025/5/...o-pitch-wednesday-darvish-throwing-at-90-feet

 

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If the closer opts out, the Padres should let Robert Suarez walk

San Diego Padres Robert Suarez | Photo by Sean M. Haffey/Getty Images

Age and injuries will be contributing factors in the Friars’ decision.

Former major league general manager Jim Bowden wrote in The Athletic (paid subscription service) that San Diego Padres closer Robert Suarez is expected to opt out of his contract to explore the free agent market next offseason. Extending the star reliever would be a mistake and should not be a top priority for the Padres.

Friars have other closer options in the pen​

This scenario has been in play since he signed a five-year/$46 million deal with the Padres three years ago. However, Suarez will be 35 years old in 2026, and the possibility of his production declining is very real. The Friars do have other closer options in their bullpen.

Jason Adam and Adrian Morejon are excellent setup relievers. It remains unclear if they can be identified as a cornerstone piece to the pen. Adam is 5-0 with a 1.35 ERA in 26 appearances, and Morejon is 2-2 with a 3.09 ERA in 25 appearances this season. Each pitcher has limited experience in the closer role.

Suarez being a late bloomer, seeking a final payday​

Suarez would attract attention from teams willing to invest in adding a quality closer to their bullpen. His dominance speaks for itself as a closer. He posted a 2.35 ERA with a league-leading 17 saves in 24 appearances this season. Suarez’s raw ability is housed inside a 34-year-old body.

He could be described as a late bloomer. He made his major league debut at 31 with the Padres in 2022. Suarez will only secure a substantial contract in free agency if he remains healthy and effective for the remainder of this season. That is a necessary qualifier for all pitchers in their mid-thirties where season-ending surgeries followed by a lengthy rehab have become the norm in the sport.

This scenario has hold true for Suarez as well. He has spent time on the injury list with knee surgery in 2022 and right elbow inflammation in 2023. With today’s trends in baseball, injuries will be a part of the final stage of his career. You cannot be surprised if the Friars have trepidation about offering a rich contract extension to the righty because of his age and injury history.

Preller holds all the cards​

No one has the insight if both sides are willing to commit to a contract extension before the end of the 2025 campaign. Padres president of baseball operations and general manager A.J. Preller has not expressed interest in beginning contract extension talks with his star closer’s representation. He may have placed them on the back burner to prevent the negotiations becoming a distraction for Suarez.

Other players with opt-out clauses have played the entire season before agreeing to a contract extension with the franchise. If Suarez’s future production value is not in question, it might prompt Preller to become more aggressive in securing a new deal. However, he will need financial approval from ownership before completing the deal.

If there is an opportunity for a short-term agreement, it could be mutually beneficial for both parties. But it seems Suarez is betting on himself to get a big-money payday at season’s end.

No one can argue that Suarez is a quality closer. Perhaps, the best in the majors. But for how much longer is the question?

Extending him beyond a few seasons would be detrimental for the Friars. Suarez is an aging reliever whose productivity should decline during his next contract.

Source: https://www.gaslampball.com/2025/5/...-out-the-padres-should-let-robert-suarez-walk

 

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Bullpen falters, San Diego falls to Miami

Gavin Sheets | Photo by Orlando Ramirez/Getty Images

Gavin Sheets two-run homer in the seventh not enough to lift Padres to win

The San Diego Padres had a sweep of the Miami Marlins within their grasp, but a three-run top of the eighth let the Fish off the hook and resulted in the Padres losing the final game of the series, 10-8 at Petco Park, Wednesday.

The teams traded blows throughout the game, which included a two-run home run by Gavin Sheets to give the Padres an 8-7 lead in the bottom of the seventh.

Goat Milk pic.twitter.com/RmmJDlPhp2

— San Diego Padres (@Padres) May 28, 2025​

Jason Adam started the inning on the mound for San Diego and hit Connor Norby in the head with a changeup. Adam got a ground ball to third from Nick Fortes, but Manny Machado was unable to start the double play and Norby advanced to second base and Fortes reached safely.

Manny Machado leads MLB with 10 errors this season.

— Padres Data Daily (@PadresDataDaily) May 28, 2025​

Wandy Peralta came in for Adam and induced a groundball for a force out at second from Jesus Sanchez. Norby advanced to third and Fortes was out at second. Peralta got Javier Sanoja to fly out to shallow right for the second out in the inning. Victor Mesa Jr. drew a walk to load the bases and Agustin Ramirez singled to centerfield and drove in two runs to give Miami a 9-8 lead.

Eric Wagaman then followed with a double to left field, which scored one run to give the Marlins a 10-8 lead. Ramirez was thrown out at the plate on a relay from Sheets to Xander Bogaerts to Elias Diaz at the plate.

The Padres went down in order in the eighth and ninth innings to end the game.

Sheets led the San Diego offense with two hits, including the home run, three RBI and two runs scored. Bogaerts also contributed two hits and scored a run in the loss.

San Diego is off Thursday, but opens a three-game series against the Pittsburgh Pirates, Friday at 6:40 p.m.

Source: https://www.gaslampball.com/2025/5/28/24439038/bullpen-falters-san-diego-falls-to-miami

 

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Good Morning San Diego: Padres unable to sweep Marlins after having five-run lead

Photo by Orlando Ramirez/Getty Images

Everything you need to know about your San Diego Padres on the morning of May 29, 2025.

Articles to read​

Bullpen falters, San Diego falls to Miami (Matt DeWalt, Gaslamp Ball)

Kyle Hart, bullpen stutter as Padres give one back to Marlins (Jeff Sanders, SD U-T)

Padres Daily: Rare loss to a loser; weary bullpen (Kevin Acee, SD U-T)

Tom Krasovic: Michael King’s trip to IL sets off chain reaction, ugly result (SD U-T)

Fernando Tatis Jr. says recent slump was a ‘good combination’ of mechanical and mental (Dennis Lin, The Athletic)

From ‘pen to streaky Tatis: Analyzing Padres’ series win over Miami (AJ Cassavell, MLB.com)

Former Padres talk mental health with high schoolers: ‘Know you’re not alone’ (AJ Cassavell, MLB.com)

Source: https://www.gaslampball.com/2025/5/...e-to-sweep-marlins-after-having-five-run-lead

 

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Game 54: Miami Marlins at San Diego Padres

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Your game thread for May 28, 2025.

Miami Marlins at San Diego Padres, May 28, 2025, 1:10 p.m. PST​

Location: Petco Park, San Diego, CA

Watch: Padres TV

Listen: 97.3 The Fan

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Identifying Padres’ potential trade deadline needs

San Diego Padres A.J. Preller | Photo by Orlando Ramirez/Getty Images

A.J. Preller is making a list and checking it twice

Playing well above the .500 mark, the San Diego Padres find themselves in the middle of a highly-contested National League West division race.

As we head into June, the July 31 trade deadline is just a little over two months away. The Friar Faithful knows full well that there is always room for improvement. It seems like a timeless tradition to identify the Padres’ potential needs at the deadline.

Adding another outfield bat​

The offensive production from the left field platoon has been a major disappointment. Brandon Lockridge and Jason Heyward have combined to hit .184 with 2 HR and 16 RBI. Each has failed to hit with runners in scoring position.

The Padres’ recent struggles with scoring runs could have been different had Lockridge and Heyward been able to capitalize in these situations. A sacrifice fly or a productive out that advances a runner 90 feet is better than striking out. The lineup is designed to create traffic on the basepaths, but the bottom third of the order has struggled to pass the baton back to the top of the order.

The Friars have been searching for a new left fielder since Jurickson Profar left the organization via free agency last winter. The situation has become so drastic that Gavin Sheets is now playing the position. He looked decent, but his limited defensive range might become a concern as the season progresses.

The lack of production cannot continue much longer. Acquiring another productive outfield bat should be Padres president of baseball operations and general manager A.J. Preller’s top priority at the trade deadline.

Pitching, pitching, and more pitching​

You can set your watch to it, as Preller will add a pitcher to the starting rotation or bullpen at the trade deadline. Typically, pitching is a major need for all contending teams each summer. Preller understands the Friars have gone through most of their pitching depth during the first two months of the season.

Injuries have decimated the starting rotation, so it is not surprising that Preller may acquire another starter. Michael King (shoulder), Yu Darvish (elbow inflammation), and Joe Musgrove (Tommy John) are on the injury list. King and Darvish are expected back at some point this summer, and Stephen Kolak has done a terrific job filling the fifth spot in the Padres’ rotation after Kyle Hart failed to seize the opportunity earlier this season.

While already boasting a strong bullpen, Preller will seek to add more depth to maintain their dominance in closing out games. He will look to bolster the pen by acquiring an experienced arm or a young, controllable prospect who can handle the demands of pursuing a postseason berth. Securing a reliable reliever will help in the late innings to support a strong outing from that day’s starter.

The Friar Faithful must trust the process and be confident that Preller can identify the holes on the roster. The unknown factor is the quality of talent available on the trade market.

But it is a guarantee the Padres will have replacement options in place at the deadline.

Source: https://www.gaslampball.com/2025/5/30/24440081/identifying-padres-potential-trade-deadline-needs

 

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Padres shutout in loss to Pirates

Bradgley Rodriguez | Photo by Orlando Ramirez/Getty Images

San Diego held to just two hits by Pittsburgh pitchers

The San Diego Padres managed just two hits against Bailey Falter and the rest of the Pittsburgh Pirates pitchers and took a 5-0 loss at Petco Park, Saturday.

Fernando Tatis Jr. singled in the first inning and Martin Maldonado singled in the third inning, but that was all the offense San Diego could put together. Both of those hits came against Falter and the Pittsburgh relievers did not allow a hit in 2 2/3 innings of relief.

The Pirates started the scoring early against Padres starter Dylan Cease. They scored a run in the first inning on an RBI-single by Bryan Reynolds to score Oneil Cruz, after he doubled to start the inning, and held a 1-0 lead.

Pittsburgh added to its lead in the fourth inning with another RBI-single, this time by Ke’Bryan Hayes, who hit a line drive single up the middle after an Adam Frazier two-out double to make the score, 2-0. The third run for the Pirates came in the fifth inning on an Andrew McCutchen solo home run to give them a 3-0 lead.

Andrew McCutchen blasts a double-deck shot to extend the @Pirates lead ‍ pic.twitter.com/OaVgO1aGJh

— MLB (@MLB) June 1, 2025​

Cease induced back-to-back ground ball outs and was taken out of the game after 4 2/3 innings. He allowed three runs on seven hits with six strikeouts and a walk. Cease threw 95 pitches over that span and was replaced by Sean Reynolds.

Yuki Matsui was on the mound in relief of Sean Reynolds in the top of the seventh. He allowed one-out singles to Cruz and McCutchen. Bryan Reynolds doubled to right field to score Cruz and Spencer Horowitz singled on a pop fly to shallow left that landed just beyond the glove of Manny Machado to give Pittsburgh a 5-0 lead.

The highlight for San Diego came in the seventh when Bradgley Rodriguez made his MLB debut. His second big league pitch induced a weak ground ball back to Rodriguez that he turned and threw to Jake Cronenworth at second base and held threw to Luis Arraez at first to complete a double play and end the inning.

AURA HAS OFFICIALLY ARRIVED pic.twitter.com/iR6CoH3Q5n

— Giannis Auntiegotapoodle (@TooMuchMortons_) June 1, 2025​

Rodriguez remained in the game in the eighth inning. He allowed a walk to Henry Davis and then induced two weak pop fly outs before he ended the frame with his first career strikeout against Cruz.

Bradgley's first @MLB strikeout is in the books. pic.twitter.com/hssMwT79oX

— San Diego Padres (@Padres) June 1, 2025​

The Padres will attempt to win the series against the Pirates, Sunday at 2:10 p.m.

Source: https://www.gaslampball.com/2025/5/31/24440892/padres-shutout-in-loss-to-pirates

 

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Good Morning San Diego: Shutout by the Buccos, Rodriguez debuts

Photo by Orlando Ramirez/Getty Images

Everything you need to know about your San Diego Padres on the morning of June 1, 2025.

Articles to read​

Padres shutout in loss to Pirates (Matt DeWalt, Gaslamp Ball)

Padres minor league update week nine (Cheri Bell, Gaslamp Ball)

Padres’ winning streak against Pirates comes to quiet end (Kevin Acee, SD-UT)

Padres Daily: Tough stretch; Cease’s refined focus; a fine debut (Kevin Acee, SD U-T)

Padres minors: Matt Waldron starts for El Paso, Luis Patiño takes another step forward (Jeff Sanders, SD U-T)

Padres finding ways to win games ‘in all different shapes and forms’ (AJ Cassavell, MLB.com)

Source: https://www.gaslampball.com/2025/6/...-diego-shutout-by-the-buccos-rodriguez-debuts

 

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Manny Machado, Tyler Wade get late-game RBIs to lead Padres to win

Tyler Wade | Photo by Orlando Ramirez/Getty Images

San Diego scores four runs in the seventh to take 2-of-3 from Pittsburgh

Manny Machado just missed a grand slam home run in the bottom of the eighth inning. The ball was caught at the wall by Pittsburgh Pirates centerfielder Oneil Cruz and Elias Diaz tagged up and scored from third base to give the San Diego Padres a 5-4 lead.

Manny Machado juuuust misses a grand slam but still gives the Padres the lead! pic.twitter.com/3qj9QTsmn8

— Talkin’ Baseball (@TalkinBaseball_) June 1, 2025​

Jackson Merrill followed Machado and drew a walk to reload the bases for Tyler Wade. Wade hit a line drive up the middle that struck Pittsburgh pitcher Caleb Ferguson and rolled off the back of the mound. Ferguson could not find the ball, Wade reached safely and Fernando Tatis Jr. came in to score to give San Diego a 6-4 lead en route to a series win.

Camouflage. pic.twitter.com/EJdoUTZRXR

— San Diego Padres (@Padres) June 1, 2025​

Jason Adam pitched a scoreless top of the eighth inning and gave way to Padres closer Robert Suarez in the ninth. Suarez struck out two of the three batters he faced to secure the save and the win for San Diego.

Beat ‘em. pic.twitter.com/XBqFY3NlqI

— San Diego Padres (@Padres) June 2, 2025​

Had Machado’s sacrifice fly in the bottom of the seventh inning made it out of the park, it would have been his second home run of the day. Machado started the scoring in the game with a solo home run in the bottom of the first inning that put the Padres in front, 1-0.

This is your man? Yes. Look at the screen. That's mine. pic.twitter.com/cUPZ4jo7bs

— San Diego Padres (@Padres) June 1, 2025​

Randy Vasquez started the game for San Diego and labored through 3 1/3 innings. He allowed four runs on six hits with three strikeout and three walks.

One of the walks allowed by Vasquez came against Cruz with one out in the third inning. Cruz stole second and Andrew McCutchen followed with a two-run home run to give the Pirates the lead.

Andrew McCutchen's 240th career home run as a Pirate puts the @Pirates in front! pic.twitter.com/MNRYfDGRT5

— MLB (@MLB) June 1, 2025​

Pittsburgh added to its lead with a Ke’Bryan Hayes single later in the inning that allowed Spencer Horwitz to score to give the Pirates a 3-1 lead. The final run of the game for Pittsburgh came off Vasquez in the top of the fourth. Adam Frazier connected on a solo home run to left field to lead off the inning to make the score, 4-1.

Adam Frazier - Pittsburgh Pirates (3) pic.twitter.com/9kVenUabnc

— MLB HR Videos (@MLBHRVideos) June 1, 2025​

Adding insult to injury, Gavin Sheets, who started in left field for San Diego ran into the left field wall attempting to make a play on the home run. Sheets hit his face and head and the rest of his body followed into the wall and he fell onto his back on the warning track. He was evaluated on the field and removed from the game, but was smiling as he walked off.

Wandy Peralta, David Morgan, Adrian Morejon, Adam and Suarez were the unsung heroes of the game. The group combined to cover 5 2/3 innings allowing just one hit with one walk and seven strikeouts to allow the Padres an opportunity to come from behind.

San Diego travels to San Francisco to take on the Giants, Monday at 6:45 p.m.

Source: https://www.gaslampball.com/2025/6/...wade-get-late-game-rbis-to-lead-padres-to-win