Padres at Home: Can They Turn It Around | San Diego Padres News

The Padres are limping home after a brutal road trip, losers of five in six games and now just half a game out of the playoffs — a bitter twist for a team once seen as contenders. With big tests ahead at Petco Park against the Yankees and Nationals, they’ll need pitching to rise and offense to rediscover its power stroke. Max Fried vs. Walker Buehler headlines Game 1, with San Diego’s bats needing to ignite against New York’s potent lineup — especially with rookie Ethan Salas possibly making his debut. The bullpen, though stretched recently, is rested and ready to deliver when it matters most. Execution and rhythm are key as the Padres fight to turn their season around on their own turf. 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/07049ee7c99f29ba