The Padres had a chance to lessen the gap in the standings between themselves and the Dodgers tonight.
They did not.
It was an affair of the low-scoring variety. The division-leading Dodgers came into this game fresh off a sweep by the Giants and riding a 31-inning scoreless streak. The Padres offense continued to struggle, and facing Zack Greinke didn't help.
Greinke's night lasted 7 2/3 innings long. He allowed one run on six hits and a walk while collecting five strikeouts.
Andrew Cashner, to his credit, had a solid outing and kept the Padres in the game.