AUGUST 28, 2023•SANDIEGOUNIONTRIBUNE.COM
'(Stuff) keeps going the other way' for Padres, who can't seem to hit in big momentsPadres have endured one of their worst stretches of the season over the past 20 games, when they needed to heat up most
Sánchez, Wacha bright spots in SD's seasonMILWAUKEE -- Michael Wacha and Gary Sánchez were two of the Padres’ more unheralded additions to the 2023 roster, but they have had huge imp...
AUGUST 28, 2023•MLB.COM
Padres vs. Cardinals Prediction, Odds, Picks - August 28
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Matthew Batten - Smacks second homerBatten went 1-for-3 with a solo home run, a walk and two total runs scored in Sunday's 10-6 loss to the Brewers.
ImpactThis was Batten's first game action since he was promoted Saturday to take the spot opened by Jake Cronenworth (wrist) going on the injured list. Batten got the start at second base Sunday and made an impact from the bottom of the order. He's hitting .269 with two homers, four RBI, five runs scored and a 3:4 BB:K over 29 plate appearances in the majors this year. Batten doesn't have an obvious path to everyday playing time, but he should be a reserve option in the infield while he's in the majors.
AUGUST 27, 2023•ROTOWIRE
Gary Sánchez - Goes yard SundaySanchez went 2-for-4 with a two-run home run in Sunday's 10-6 loss to the Brewers.
ImpactSanchez put the Padres ahead 3-1 in the second inning with his blast, which was his sixth homer over 16 games in August. For the month, he's still batting just .241 (13-for-54), but he's been locked in from a power perspective. Overall, the catcher is at a .215/.287/.493 slash line with 18 long balls, 45 RBI, 32 runs scored and seven doubles over 68 contests between the Mets and the Padres this season.
AUGUST 27, 2023•ROTOWIRE
Michael Wacha - Walks five in no-decisionWacha allowed four runs on four hits and five walks while striking out five over 5.1 innings in a no-decision versus the Brewers on Sunday.
ImpactWacha was responsible for the first two runs of the Brewers' seven-run rally in the sixth inning, but Steven Wilson ended up on the hook for the loss. Wacha matched his season high with five walks, and this was the first time since April 20 that he's allowed more than three runs. The veteran right-hander is now at a 2.84 ERA, 1.11 WHIP and 90:33 K:BB through 101.1 innings across 18 starts this season. Given how well he's pitching for the majority of the season, there's little reason to be concerned heading into his next projected start at home versus the Giants.
AUGUST 27, 2023•ROTOWIRE
William Contreras - Homers in winContreras went 2-for-4 with a home run, a double, a walk and two RBI in Sunday's 10-6 win over the Padres.
ImpactContreras launched a solo shot in the first inning and added an RBI double in the seventh, accounting for the Brewers' first and last runs of the game. He's riding a seven-game hitting streak, batting .385 (10-for-26) with two homers, nine RBI, 10 runs scored and seven walks in that span. The catcher has maintained a .278/.355/.459 slash line with 14 long balls, 63 RBI, 63 runs scored, 31 doubles and a stolen base through 109 contests overall.
AUGUST 27, 2023•ROTOWIRE
