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Yu Darvish combined with three relievers on a three-hitter, and the San Diego Padres pulled even with the Los Angeles Dodgers atop the NL West once again with a 2-1 victory
The Padres traded for Mason Miller because he can throw 103 mph with a wipeout slider. A bonus: Evidently, he can pick it at first base, too. In the biggest moment of the Padres’ biggest game yet this season,
San Diego Padres Manny Machado credits Yu Darvish for hitting tip in win vs. Giants as team trails NL West-leading Dodgers by one game.
Another day at the office for Manny Machado, another home run, although this one was special. What seemed like just another home run in his career with the San Diego Padres turned
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Nestor Cortes dominates the Dodgers, and the Padres surge into first place with a 5-1 victory
SAN DIEGO -- Nestor Cortes took a perfect game into the sixth inning and combined with three relievers on a two-hitter as the San Diego Padres reclaimed the NL West lead with a 5-1 victory over the Los Angeles Dodgers on Saturday night.
Hits have been hard to come by for the Dodgers these past couple of days at Petco Park. After managing only a trio of knocks in the series opener, Los Angeles' bats picked up just two hits in Saturday night's 5-1 loss,
Darvish, known primarily for his pitching skills, stepped outside his usual role to provide insights that benefited Machado at the plate. This scenario illustrates how cross-functional support can lead to improved outcomes,
Nestor Cortes took a perfect game into the sixth inning and combined with the bullpen on a two-hitter in the 5-1 Padres win.
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