PADRES POSTCAST: SAN DIEGO PADRES Collapse in 8th, Pirates Roll 7-1, SKENES DOMINATES, Cruz Delivers

The San Diego Padres fall 7-1 to the Pittsburgh Pirates in a game that was tight… until it wasn’t.   Paul Skenes dominated early, carrying a no-hitter into the 6th inning before Fernando Tatis Jr. broke it up with a single. That moment gave the Padres life — but they failed to capitalize.   The turning point came earlier when Oneil Cruz delivered a 2-run double off Nick Pivetta, with the Pirates consistently hitting into gaps and beating defensive positioning all night.   Pivetta struck out 8 hitters for the second straight start and gave the Padres a chance, but the bullpen couldn’t hold it. Adrian Morejon had a disastrous outing in the 8th inning, allowing 5 runs and blowing the game open.   Xander Bogaerts provided the only offense with a solo home run, but it wasn’t enough against a Pirates team that played clean, fundamental baseball from start to finish.   📊 Final: Pirates 7, Padres 1 ⚾ Series tied 1-1   The story of this game: • Missed opportunities • Elite pitching from Skenes • Pirates execution in every phase • One inning that changed everything   👇 Drop your thoughts — where did this game turn?   #Padres #Pirates #MLB #SanDiegoPadres #Baseball #MLBRecap   ***** ‘LIVE’ Instant Post-Game Reaction from Jim “GRIES” Grieshaber   ——- The Padres and Pirates play the 3rd and final game of this 3-game series tomorrow, with 1st pitch set for 9:35 a.m. PT,   RHP Michael King (0-1, 3.30 ERA) will take the mound for the Pads, facing RHP Mitch Keller (1-0, 1.50 ERA) of the Pirates.   We will be here right after the game with your PADRES POSTCAST, hosted by Jim "Gries" Grieshaber. ——-   Follow & Subscribe on all Podcast platforms…  🎧 https://lockedonpodcasts.com/podcasts   THANK YOU for making The Locked On Podcast Network THE #1 Sports podcast network!Thank YOU for making The Locked On Podcast Network THE #1 Sports podcast network!   Everydayer Club If you never miss an episode, it’s time to make it official. Join the Locked On Everydayer Club and get ad-free audio, access to our members-only Discord, and more — all built for our most loyal fans. Click here to learn more and join your team’s community: https://lockedonpodcasts.com/everydayerclub   ----- Support Us By Supporting Our Sponsors!   Turbo Tax Intuit TurboTax now has in-person locations nationwide. You can meet face-to-face with a real tax expert, and your documents get uploaded straight to your TurboTax app on the spot. Visit https://TurboTax.com/local to find a store near you and book your appointment today.   Indeed Listeners of this show get a $75 Sponsored Job Credit to help give your job the premium placement it deserves at http://Indeed.com/podcast   Gametime Today's episode is brought to you by Gametime. Download the Gametime app, create an account, and use code LOCKEDON for $20 off your first purchase. Terms and conditions apply.   FanDuel Today's episode is brought to you by FanDuel. Right now new customers can bet just five dollars and get two-hundred and fifty dollars in bonus bets if your first bet wins. Visit https://FANDUEL.COM to get started — Play Your Game.   FANDUEL DISCLAIMER: 21+ in select states. First online real money wager only. Bonus issued as nonwithdrawable free bets that expires in 14 days. Restrictions apply. See terms at sportsbook.fanduel.com. Gambling Problem? Call 1-800-GAMBLER or visit FanDuel.com/RG (CO, IA, MD, MI, NJ, PA, IL, VA, WV), 1-800-NEXT-STEP or text NEXTSTEP to 53342 (AZ), 1-888-789-7777 or visit ccpg.org/chat (CT), 1-800-9-WITH-IT (IN), 1-800-522-4700 (WY, KS) or visit ksgamblinghelp.com (KS), 1-877-770-STOP (LA), 1-877-8-HOPENY or text HOPENY (467369) (NY), TN REDLINE 1-800-889-9789 (TN) Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.