Padres Struggle Offense, Pitching Holds | Pittsburgh Pirates News

The Padres are in a slump, scoring just two runs in their last two games against Pittsburgh after a hot start — and it’s putting pressure on their pitching. Michael King shined with seven scoreless innings but got zero run support, a pattern that’s become all too familiar. Tonight, Randy Vásquez takes the mound against Bubba Chandler, who’s showing signs of improvement. The offense desperately needs a spark, especially from Jackson Merrill, who’s been elite but lately striking out too often. Newcomer Dustin Harris could be part of the solution. With a deep bullpen ready to step in — including Canning, Matsui, and Peralta — the game hinges on whether San Diego can finally break out of its offensive funk. 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/632ecc7f3ce2017e