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The San Diego Padres suffered their fifth straight loss after a jaw-dropping blunder by pitcher Tim Hill allowed the Pittsburgh Pirates to tie the game and eventually take the lead. With runners on second and third, Hill made an erratic throw that went past everyone and into right field, resulting in the tying run. MLB fans roasted the Padres for their embarrassing play, questioning how a team with such talent could perform so poorly.
The Los Angeles Dodgers suffered their first home sweep in the rivalry against the San Francisco Giants since August 2012, dropping them to third place in the National League West. With 18 losses in their last 30 games, the Dodgers are four games out in the division and only 3½ games clear of the fourth-place San Diego Padres. Starting pitcher Tony Gonsolin gave up a career-high seven runs in 5 2/3 innings, and the Dodgers finished the day two for 13 with runners in scoring position and stranding 11 on base.
The San Diego Padres were swept by the Los Angeles Dodgers, falling 7 games back in the National League West standings. The Padres struggled to get hits, going 0-for-9 with runners in scoring position and finishing with just three hits in the game. The loss was the team's fifth straight and seventh in their past eight games. Despite the struggles, the Padres remain confident in their abilities and are focused on trusting the process and continuing to work hard.
The Los Angeles Dodgers and San Diego Padres are set to play six times in 10 days, and both teams have had their ups and downs so far this season. The Dodgers have seen impressive performances from rookies like James Outman, while Mookie Betts has played competently at shortstop. Clayton Kershaw has been as effective as ever, with a 1.89 ERA. The Padres have struggled with star-level production missing from their lineup, but Xander Bogaerts has been essential. The Padres' rotation has a lot to prove, and the Dodgers have a big edge in run differential. The experts are split on who will win the NL West, with some favoring the Padres' overwhelming talent and others preferring the Dodgers' overall depth.