The first month of the 2025 major league baseball season was going as smoothly as you can imagine for the San Diego Padres. But what a difference a week makes.
Last week, the Padres were atop the National West standings with a 17-8 record. Today, they’re 19-11 and in second place behind the Los Angeles Dodgers. Welcome to the season’s first rough stretch of play for the Friars.
Unexpected injuries, silent bats, and rough play led to rough stretch
The Padres are in unfamiliar territory, as their division lead and early season momentum have slipped away.