Padres drop series finale to Nationals after costly baserunning errors

The San Diego Padres lost to the Washington Nationals 4-2 on May 31, 2026, at Nationals Park, unable to secure a series victory. San Diego trailed 3-0 before a late-game rally brought the tying run to second base. However, the game ended with center fielder Jackson Merrill being tagged out at second during a double play attempt. The Padres finished the week with a disappointing 1-5 record, struggling offensively and facing a challenging series against the Philadelphia Phillies next. Manager Craig Stammen noted the team's inability to put together effective at-bats across the lineup.

• 9:30 PMYahoo Sports — Padres baserunning blunders prove costly in 4-2 loss to Nationals