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Padres struggle in clutch moments during postseason matches

Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Oct 9, 2026, 1:32 AM

Last updated Oct 9, 2026

Padres struggle in clutch moments during postseason matches

Summary

The San Diego Padres faced elimination in the National League Division Series, continuing a trend of poor performances in critical situations. In their latest game, Fernando Tatis Jr. hit a solo home run but the team ended a stretch of 21 consecutive at-bats without a hit. The Padres lost crucial late-game opportunities, including a pivotal ninth inning in which they could not secure a lead against the Milwaukee Brewers. This has been a pattern for the team, who now hold 16 playoff wins since 2020 but remain without a World Series appearance.

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By the Numbers

•Padres averaged 1.6 runs in their last three playoff eliminations.
•Tatis Jr. hit a solo home run but they couldn't capitalize afterward.
•Team faced 21 consecutive hitless at-bats to end the season.
•Lost critical ninth-inning opportunities in each NLDS game.
•Padres have the most playoff wins since 2020 without a World Series appearance.

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1:32 AMYahoo Sports — Padres’ Performance in the Clutch Was a Disaster

What they're saying

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The Padres gave it all away again in the clutch. Prior to their latest postseason, the Padres averaged 1.6 runs in their last three playoff games in which they were eliminated. Last night, Fernando Tatis Jr’s solo home run in the third inning avoided a shut out. Since 2020, San Diego has 16 playoff wins, […] The post Padres’ Performance in the Clutch Was a Disaster appeared first on The Lead.
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