Padres Struggle with Runners in Scoring Position | San Diego Padres News

Fernando Tatis Jr. crushed two homers but couldn’t save the Padres, who fell to the Reds in a brutal loss that ends a tough road trip and stings their playoff hopes. The offense sputtered again, going 0-for-10 with runners in scoring position over their last eight games — a stark drop from earlier in the season. Tatis admits they need better execution in those high-leverage moments. Young phenom Ethan Salas spoke about his arrival, vowing to stay in the league and soak up every lesson. Tatis is also adjusting his approach, swinging earlier as pitchers try to avoid him. Samad Taylor delivered a clutch triple after battling back from 0-2, showcasing his speed and hustle — a spark manager Craig Stammen praised. Meanwhile, new ownership eyed Luis Robert Jr., but the Orioles snagged him. The Padres keep grinding, balancing roster moves and player development as they chase a championship. 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/386de61b11e889bc