Disappointing Loss to Dodgers
Well, Padres fans, today was a tough one as we faced off against our rivals, the Los Angeles Dodgers, and fell short with a final score of 0-2.
Our bats were just a bit too quiet, and despite some moments of promise, we couldn’t muster a run against a solid Dodgers pitching lineup. Let’s break it down.A Game of Missed Opportunities
Both teams started off slow, with Luis Arraez, Fernando Tatis Jr., and Jurickson Profar going down in order in the top of the first. Manny Machado and Jackson Merrill flied out in the second, but Xander Bogaerts managed to get a walk, our first sign of life on offense. Unfortunately, each opportunity was quickly squelched as David Peralta grounded out to end the inning. The game remained quiet until the second inning when Dodgers' Enrique Hernandez sent one over the fence to put them up by one. And later, Teoscar Hernandez added another solo homer in the seventh inning to seal the deal.Looking Ahead
The Padres struggled to rally back as Jake Cronenworth, Kyle Higashioka, and pinch hitter Donovan Solano couldn't ignite the offense. Despite the efforts and a few hits here and there, it looks like our bats need to wake up come the next game. This loss might sting, but it's only one game. Keep your heads held high, Padres fans—we’ll bounce back!
Scoreboard for Padres @ Dodgers (October 12th, 2024)
| 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | R | H | E | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 4 | 0 |
| 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0 |