No matter what may you look at it, this was a tough one. After the San Diego Padres walked off the New York Yankees on Friday night, they took a gut punch in Game 2, losing 5-1. Much of that was thanks to starter Robbie Ray failing to get out of the third inning.
After setting down the first three batters, Ben Rice singled to lead off the second inning. Ray got the next two batters out before giving up a double, three consecutive walks and a two-run single. Ray's command completely eluded him, after he had looked strong to start the night. That, along with a quiet offense, marked the death of the Padres on Saturday night. They'll now face New York in the rubber match this afternoon, trying to win their first series in two weeks.
Cole spent the beginning of 2026 stuck on the injured list. The veteran's first start of the year came on May 22 after receiving from Tommy John surgery. He's been solid in that time, pitching to a 3.29 ERA through 104 innings. The strikeout numbers are modest, with 110 K's in that same time.
But, in his last seven starts. Cole has turned up his game. He's pitched to a 2.36 ERA across 42 innings. That being said, the last two games have been his worst in that time. Cole has surrendered six runs over his last 11 1/3 innings, giving up three runs in each of his two recent starts. San Diego will try to take advantage of that to win the series finale.
King has been fantastic this year, with a 3.11 ERA to back up that claim. Through 162 innings, King has proved that 2024 was not a fluke, posting incredibly consistent numbers through most of the season. King has been especially fantastic lately, with a 2.86 ERA across his last 15 starts.
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After setting down the first three batters, Ben Rice singled to lead off the second inning. Ray got the next two batters out before giving up a double, three consecutive walks and a two-run single. Ray's command completely eluded him, after he had looked strong to start the night. That, along with a quiet offense, marked the death of the Padres on Saturday night. They'll now face New York in the rubber match this afternoon, trying to win their first series in two weeks.
Cole spent the beginning of 2026 stuck on the injured list. The veteran's first start of the year came on May 22 after receiving from Tommy John surgery. He's been solid in that time, pitching to a 3.29 ERA through 104 innings. The strikeout numbers are modest, with 110 K's in that same time.
But, in his last seven starts. Cole has turned up his game. He's pitched to a 2.36 ERA across 42 innings. That being said, the last two games have been his worst in that time. Cole has surrendered six runs over his last 11 1/3 innings, giving up three runs in each of his two recent starts. San Diego will try to take advantage of that to win the series finale.
King has been fantastic this year, with a 3.11 ERA to back up that claim. Through 162 innings, King has proved that 2024 was not a fluke, posting incredibly consistent numbers through most of the season. King has been especially fantastic lately, with a 2.86 ERA across his last 15 starts.
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