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Padres Surge With Small Ball | San Diego Padres News
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- Jul 13, 2026
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Summary
The Padres are on a hot streak, winning their last two games with a bold, small-ball strategy that’s turning heads. After months of struggling with fundamentals, they’re now stealing bases, moving runners, and extending at-bats — all while overcoming shaky starting pitching. Even when giving up four or more runs, they’ve found a way to win, showcasing newfound offensive grit. Manny Machado’s hot streak — batting over .200 for the first time since May — is a major boost, and his clutch performances are directly tied to wins. Fernando Tatis Jr. is back in right field, where his elite defense is making a difference, and he’s looking forward to the All-Star break to recharge. Rookie Jase Bowen is stealing bases with precision, using his smarts to read pitchers and create runs. With the wild-card race heating up, this team’s momentum and adaptability could be the key to a playoff push. Listen in comfort: Get a discount on a Soli Pillow: http://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN: [email protected] This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting. Report issues to [email protected]. View sources & latest updates: https://sources.thednn.ai/0c2fc423d523a7f2