# Padres vs Royals: Battle of the Injured Lists | Kansas City Royals News

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Published: 2026-07-18T09:25:45+00:00
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Padres head to KC with a slim .500 record, facing a Royals team in freefall—39-59—but riding a three-game home win streak. The Royals boast a solid .247 batting average and a surprisingly strong pitching staff, led by Bobby Witt Jr.’s power and Randy Dobnak’s 1.86 ERA. Padres’ Manny Machado leads the offense with 19 homers, but their road record and higher ERA (4.24) hint at inconsistency. Griffin Canning (1-7, 6.47 ERA) takes the mound for San Diego against Dobnak, creating a stark pitching contrast. Both teams are crippled by injuries, making this a battle of depleted rosters and resilience. Listen in comfort: Get a discount on a Soli Pillow: http://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN: advertise@thednn.ai This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting. Report issues to feedback@thednn.ai. View sources & latest updates: https://sources.thednn.ai/b7c5f06f8a62dad3

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