Missions 6, Midland 1: RHP Henry Baez (4-2, 1.96 ERA) struck out two and allowed one run on four hits in five innings in the win. C Brandon Valenzuela (.709 OPS) went 2-for-4 with his 12th homer. DH Albert Fabian (.953 OPS) drove in two runs on two hits, including a double.

The San Diego Padres won their final game of a four-game set against the Wild Card-hopeful St. Louis Cardinals, 9-2. Manny Machado had a 4-for-5 day with three

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The 2025 Padres have a tremendously high ceiling and some very obvious flaws. That was abundantly clear, even before they finished their three-city road trip at 5-5. Still, the post-All-Star trek through Washington,

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However, according to a report from MLB insider Bob Nightengale of USA Today, the Padres got some bad news on the availability of their top trade target, Boston Red Sox outfielder and All-Star Game MVP, Jarren Duran.