Padres Clutch Pitching Stalls Pirates | San Diego Padres News

The Padres narrowly avoided a sweep against the Pirates, thanks to stellar clutch pitching and a resilient bullpen that shut down Pittsburgh’s offense in high-leverage moments. Despite struggling with runners in scoring position, San Diego’s offense managed just enough to win, signaling a potential turnaround after a quiet stretch. With a tough Tampa Bay Rays lineup looming, the Padres need their bats to wake up — especially with young star Jackson Merrill showing signs of life. The key matchup? Casey Mize, recovering from an ankle tweak, against ace Shane McClanahan, who’s been firing on all cylinders since returning from injury. The bullpen is rested and ready — this one’s a must-watch. 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/3bb8613aa45276d0