Padres Rally to Break Losing Streak Against Dodgers
WHO:
MLB.com - Jacob Misiorowski has been selected to represent the Brewers in the 2026 All-Star Game, marking an appearance in each of his first two seasons as a Major Leaguer.
MLB.com - William Contreras has been named an All-Star for the third time in his seven-year MLB career.
MLB.com - Mason Miller was named to the National League All-Star team, making him San Diego's only All-Star.
MLB.com - Manny Machado reflected on the Padres' recent struggles, stating, “It’s baseball, man. ... It’s a beautiful game. And we’re all stupid to be playing it.”
MLB.com - Manny Machado, Padres manager Craig Stammen, infield coach Ryan Goins, Dodgers right-hander Kyle Hurt, Padres pitcher JP Sears, Fernando Tatis Jr.
WHAT:
MLB.com - Misiorowski leads the Majors in strikeouts (156), ERA (1.47), WHIP (0.78), and opposing batting average (.150) as of the Fourth of July.
MLB.com - Misiorowski has recorded a shutout while tossing the eighth-most innings of any pitcher (104) this season.
MLB.com - Contreras is hitting .293 with nine home runs and 51 RBIs in 82 games this season.
MLB.com - The 2026 All-Star Game is scheduled for July 14 at 8 p.m. ET.
Fox News - The Padres are looking to improve their performance as they aim to get back to .500 for the season with a win against the Diamondbacks.
Fox News - The Diamondbacks have a road record of 17-25 this season.
Fox News - Today's starter for the Diamondbacks, Brandon Pfaadt, has a 4.28 ERA and is making his fifth start of the season.
Fox News - Walker Buehler has a 4.61 ERA and a 1.38 WHIP for the season, with a 3.13 ERA at home.
Fox News - Manny Machado is batting .368 against Pfaadt this season, while Xander Bogaerts is hitting .167 against him. Jake Cronenworth is hitting .409 against Pfaadt.
MLB.com - The Padres' victory over the Dodgers marked their first win after an eight-game losing streak, which was their longest in 13 years.
MLB.com - JP Sears pitched five scoreless innings, allowing only one hit, and was not expected to pitch that long, as manager Craig Stammen noted, “If he’s rolling, we’re going to let him roll.”
MLB.com - Manny Machado described his three-run homer as a "lucky" hit, stating, “I couldn’t really see the ball. The shadows were tough.”
MLB.com - The Padres' bullpen combined to allow two runs over the final four innings of the game against the Dodgers.
MLB.com - The San Diego Padres snapped an eight-game losing streak with a 5-2 victory over the Los Angeles Dodgers.
MLB.com - Manny Machado hit a three-run homer in the seventh inning, marking his 18th home run of the season.
NY Post - Stammen and Goins were ejected three pitches into the game for arguing a check-swing call.
MLB.com - The Padres' eight-game losing streak was their longest in 13 years.
MLB.com - JP Sears pitched five scoreless innings, allowing one hit, walking two, and striking out five.
WHERE:
MLB.com - The game took place at Dodger Stadium in Los Angeles.
WHEN:
MLB.com - The 2026 All-Star Game is scheduled for July 14 at 8 p.m. ET.
MLB.com - The 2026 Trade Deadline is on August 3 at 6 p.m. ET.
MLB.com - The Padres' next game is part of a crucial homestand before the All-Star break.
MLB.com - The 2026 Trade Deadline is on August 3 at 6 p.m. ET.
WHY:
MLB.com - Stammen expressed the importance of the win, saying, “Whenever that win happens, it’s a big win. And it allows us to take a breath, and then get back after it.”
MLB.com - The Padres needed to end their losing streak due to the pressure of recent poor performance and to improve their standing in the playoff race.
HOW:
MLB.com - Misiorowski's fastball ranks third among qualified pitchers this season with an average speed of 100.4 mph.
MLB.com - JP Sears pitched five scoreless innings, allowing only one hit, and was not expected to pitch that long, as manager Craig Stammen noted, “If he’s rolling, we’re going to let him roll.”
MLB.com - The Padres' victory was characterized by a strong team effort, with Machado's homer being pivotal and Sears delivering an unexpected strong performance on the mound.
Jacob Misiorowski has been selected to represent the Brewers in the 2026 All-Star Game, making it an impressive appearance in each of his first two seasons as a Major Leaguer. He currently leads the Majors with 156 strikeouts, an ERA of 1.47, and a WHIP of 0.78, while also recording a shutout and tossing the eighth-most innings this season. William Contreras has also been named an All-Star for the third time in his seven-year career, hitting .293 with nine home runs and 51 RBIs in 82 games, as the All-Star Game is set for July 14 at 8 p.m. ET.