# Padres in Freefall as Pitching Crumbles | San Diego Padres News

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Published: 2026-07-03T05:51:10+00:00
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The Padres are in freefall, sinking to a .500 record after their sixth straight loss — a 12-7 drubbing by the Dodgers that leaves them three games behind the final wild card spot. With a brutal 17-game, 17-day stretch looming, their pitching staff is collapsing: no starter has lasted six innings, and the beleaguered bullpen is crumbling under injuries and fatigue. Randy Vásquez surrendered four runs in just three innings, while key relievers like Matsui and Peralta faltered. But there’s a glimmer: Jake Cronenworth, back from concussion rehab, crushed a three-run homer to spark an early lead — a vital sign that their season might still be salvageable. With ten games left in this gauntlet, the Padres must stop the bleeding before it’s too late. 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/d0356b90c9f53628

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