Padres Pitching Crisis Deepens | San Diego Padres News

Robbie Ray’s debut for the Padres was a costly disappointment—four runs, five walks, and no ace vibes in five innings—adding to the growing pressure after Casey Mize’s rough start. Despite a gritty comeback fueled by Manny Machado, Jackson Merrill, and Tatis Jr.’s homer, the Padres fell short against the Astros’ relentless offense and dominant late-inning pitching. With playoff positioning hanging by a thread and key prospects traded away, the team’s hopes now rest on whether their expensive new arms can deliver when it matters most. 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/260fc89d74c970ad