Padres’ Tough Trip Ends in Loss | San Diego Padres News

The Padres’ road trip ended in heartbreak after a 7-3 loss to the Reds, derailed by Casey Mize’s shaky start—four runs in the second inning—and a collapse that capped off a brutal series against a last-place team. Mize, frustrated by his inability to stay in the strike zone and protect early leads, admitted he let the offense down. The team’s offensive woes continued, compounded by a recent sweep at the hands of the AL’s best, the Rays. But there was hope: 20-year-old rookie catcher Ethan Salas made history as the youngest MLB debutant since Ivan Rodriguez, earning praise from Mize despite going hitless. With 22 games left and a wild-card spot on the line, the Padres head home with a sense of urgency, hoping to turn the page after a missed opportunity filled with close losses and missed chances. 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/608a0eaf48f20820