Padres’ Rough End to Road Trip | San Diego Padres News

The Padres’ rough road trip ended in heartbreak as they dropped their final game to the Reds, 7-3, spoiling the major league debut of catcher Ethan Salas. After an early lead, San Diego unraveled with a three-run second inning fueled by Juan Brito’s homer and Hector Rodriguez’s solo shot, turning a 3-0 deficit into a 4-3 advantage. Salas went 0-for-4 at the plate, while struggling pitcher Casey Mize now carries a 1-3 record and high ERA. With playoff hopes still alive but momentum slipping, the team heads home to face the Yankees needing consistency—especially with runners in scoring position—and facing tough questions about Mize’s future role. 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/607970f623126453