JULY 12, 2021 • SANDIEGOUNIONTRIBUNE.COM
Padres All-Star notes: Melancon happiest about what comes next; Machado relishes fifth trip Padres closer, who leads MLB with 27 saves, enjoying All-Star selection, most pleased to be on contender
Diaz, Padres bullpen dominate in 4-2 win over Rockies
Reliever Miguel Diaz rejoined the Padres for the fourth time this season and was part of a dominant performance by the San Diego bullpen in a 4-2 win over the Colorado RockiesJULY 10, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Notches save 27 Melancon pitched clean ninth with one strikeout in a 4-2 triumph over Colorado on Friday.
Impact The Major League saves leader needed only eight pitches to retire the bottom of Colorado's order and earn yet another save. He's now pitched on consecutive days which makes Melancon unlikely to appear Saturday.
JULY 10, 2021 • ROTOWIRE
Picks up second win Melancon (2-1) won Thursday's 9-8 game against the Nationals, pitching one inning and permitting a walk.
Impact Melancon entered an 8-8 tie in the top of the ninth and did his job by keeping Washington off the board, then became the winner when San Diego walked it off in the bottom of the inning. The MLB saves leader has proven to be an extremely reliable option as the Padres have lost only three of the 37 games Melancon has pitched. He should remain a go-to option for manager Jayce Tingler for the foreseeable future.
JULY 9, 2021 • ROTOWIRE
Rookie reliever hits slam off Scherzer, Pads sting Nats 9-8
Rookie reliever Daniel Camarena hit a stunning grand slam off Washington ace Max Scherzer and the San Diego Padres overcame an eight-run deficit, finally beating the Nationals 9-8...JULY 9, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Secures 26th save Melancon fired a perfect ninth inning Tuesday against the Nationals to protect a three-run lead and record his 26th save of the year.
Impact Melancon sent the Nationals' hitters down on just eight pitches, getting each one of them out on weak contact. It was a great bounceback performance from the 36-year-old after he was shelled for two runs in a blown save against the Reds his last time out. He owns a 2.21 ERA, 1.17 WHIP and 30:15 K:BB over 36.2 innings and has converted 26 of his 30 save chances so far this season.
JULY 7, 2021 • ROTOWIRE
Ohtani 1st All-Star picked as pitcher and hitter
Shohei Ohtani achieved a first in the near century history of baseball’s All-Star Game: selection as both a hitter and a pitcherJULY 4, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Blows save, takes first loss Melancon (1-1) allowed three earned runs on three hits and two walks in two-thirds of an inning, taking the loss to the Reds on Thursday.
Impact Melancon entered in the bottom of the ninth inning with a one-run lead. The lead quickly evaporated as Kyle Farmer homered to tie the game. Then, four of the next five batters reached safely, ending on a Tyler Stephenson walk-off single. The Reds have been Melancon's kryptonite with six of his nine earned runs coming against them this season. The 36-year-old has a 2.27 ERA and a 1.21 WHIP in 35.2 innings. He leads all of baseball with 25 saves.
JULY 2, 2021 • ROTOWIRE
Farmer, Stephenson rally Reds past Padres 5-4 in 9th
Kyle Farmer hit a tying homer in the bottom of the ninth inning and Tyler Stephenson drove in the winning run with a two-out single to rally the Cincinnati Reds past the San Diego...JULY 2, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Records 25th save Melancon did not allow a baserunner and struck out one across a scoreless ninth inning to earn the save Tuesday against the Reds.
Impact Melancon was handed only a one-run lead, though he had no issue locking down his 25th save of the season. In addition to his strikeout, he also generated two groundball outs to retire Shogo Akiyama, Tucker Barnhart and Jonathan India in order. Melancon has been stellar all season, highlighted by a 1.80 ERA and and 30 strikeouts across 35 innings.
JUNE 30, 2021 • ROTOWIRE
Notches 24th save Melancon earned the save against Arizona on Sunday with a perfect inning during which he struck out one batter.
Impact The right-hander came on in the ninth inning to protect a one-run lead. He struggled with his control a bit, working a three-ball count to each of the first two batters he faced, but was able to get through the frame without allowing any baserunners. Melancon has successfully converted each of his past five save opportunities and leads MLB with 24 saves on the season.
JUNE 28, 2021 • ROTOWIRE
Tatis delivers go-ahead hit, Padres beat Diamondbacks 5-4
Fernando Tatis Jr. hit a go-ahead double during a three-run rally in the seventh inning and the San Diego Padres beat the Arizona Diamondbacks 5-4, taking two of three against the...JUNE 27, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Padres beat Dodgers 5-3 for 1st sweep of rivals in 8 seasons
Trent Grisham drew a go-ahead, bases-loaded walk with one out in the eighth and the San Diego Padres hit three solo homers off Trevor Bauer and beat the Los Angeles Dodgers 5-3 for...JUNE 24, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Fourth save in five days Melancon secured the save in Wednesday's 5-3 win over the Dodgers, allowing a hit and walk in the ninth.
Impact After San Diego took a two-run lead in the bottom of the eighth, Melancon was called on to close out the game for the fourth time in five days. It wasn't the best performance as Los Angeles had runners on first and second with one out, but Melancon got Albert Pujols to line into a double play to close out the victory. The 36-year-old righty added save number 23 to his league-leading total, though a 3.67 FIP compared to a 1.91 ERA suggests Melancon may not be able to sustain this level of performance.
JUNE 24, 2021 • ROTOWIRE
Secures 22nd save Melancon registered a save Tuesday against the Dodgers despite allowing one run on two hits across one inning,
Impact Melancon entered the game in the ninth inning with a two-run lead and while he allowed a home run against pinch hitter Austin Barnes, he still slammed the door en route to his 22nd save of the campaign. The veteran has gone 22-for-25 in save chances this season and owns an excellent 1.97 ERA across 32 innings (31 appearances).
JUNE 23, 2021 • ROTOWIRE
Snell pitches 5 scoreless innings, Padres beat Dodgers 3-2
Jake Cronenworth and rookie Kim Ha-seong homered off Clayton Kershaw, Blake Snell pitched five scoreless innings and the San Diego Padres got their third straight win against the r...JUNE 23, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Picks up save No. 21 Melancon recorded his league-high 21st save of the season Sunday against the Reds after walking and striking out a batter in a scoreless ninth.
Impact Melancon issued a two-out walk but was able to take care of Jesse Winker to end the game. The 36-year-old has put together a pair of scoreless outings after a horrible blown save Thursday night in the series opener. He owns a 1.74 ERA, 1.10 WHIP and 27:12 K:BB over 31 innings and is a key reason why the Padres are right in the thick of things in the NL West.
JUNE 21, 2021 • ROTOWIRE
Padres beat Reds 3-2 behind Myers, Lamet, for 4-game sweep
Wil Myers hit a two-run triple and scored on Joey Votto’s errant throw as the San Diego Padres beat the Cincinnati Reds 3-2 for a four-game sweepJUNE 20, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Records 20th save Melancon allowed a hit and struck out one in a scoreless inning to earn the save in Saturday's 7-5 win over Cincinnati.
Impact Melancon bounced back from a blown save Thursday with an effective outing Saturday. San Diego's closer is now 20-for-23 in save chances, although all three of his blown saves have come in his last eight outings. He's still pitched to a solid 1.80 ERA, 1.10 WHIP and 26:11 K:BB across 30 innings this year.
JUNE 20, 2021 • ROTOWIRE
Padres lose Tatis, beat Reds 7-5 on Kim's 2-run homer in 8th
Rookie Kim Ha-seong hit a tiebreaking, two-run home run with two outs in the eighth _ three innings after he replaced injured star shortstop Fernando Tatis Jr. _ and the San Diego...JUNE 20, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Padres notes: Rotation juggling; Melancon's pick-me up; Camarena is so close Padres aim to keep Dinelson Lamet on five days' rest, bumping him to Sunday and Yu Darvish to start the Dodgers series on Monday
JUNE 19, 2021 • SANDIEGOUNIONTRIBUNE.COM
Rare misstep Thursday Melancon allowed four runs on four hits and struck out one in two-thirds of an inning versus Cincinnati on Thursday. He was charged with a blown save.
Impact Melancon melted down in the ninth inning, allowing a go-ahead two-run home run to Jonathan India after previously letting a two-run lead slip away. The right-hander was spared the loss when San Diego's offense walked off in the bottom of the ninth. Entering Thursday, Melancon had only allowed four runs (two earned) all season. He now has a 1.86 ERA, 1.10 WHIP and 25:11 K:BB across 29 innings this season. He is 19-for-22 in save chances.
JUNE 18, 2021 • ROTOWIRE
Caratini, Hosmer HR in 9th, Padres seesaw past Reds 6-4
Victor Caratini hit a two-run, game-ending homer two batters after Eric Hosmer hit a tying, two-run homer for the San Diego Padres, who beat the Cincinnati Reds in a 6-4 thriller b...JUNE 18, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Tatis' tiebreaking slam in 7th sends Padres past Mets 7-3
Fernando Tatis Jr. hit a tiebreaking grand slam in the seventh inning and Manny Machado followed with a home run as San Diego’s high-priced superstars powered the Padres past the N...JUNE 13, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Earns save against Mets Melancon earned the save Friday against the Mets after tossing a scoreless inning, allowing two hits and fanning three.
Impact Melancon allowed singles to Francisco Lindor and Pete Alonso, but he struck out the other three batters he faced -- Kevin Pillar, James McCann and Brandon Drury. The veteran reliever has gone 19-for-21 in save chances this season and owns a sterling 0.68 ERA through 25 appearances.
JUNE 5, 2021 • ROTOWIRE
