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Padres swept by Phillies, labeled 'fraudulent' outside key bullpen arms

Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jun 5, 2026, 10:10 AM

Last updated Jun 5, 2026

Padres swept by Phillies, labeled 'fraudulent' outside key bullpen arms

Summary

San Diego Padres were swept in a series by the Philadelphia Phillies, who won 6-4 on Thursday. This series included closely contested games, leading to criticism of the Padres as the sweep allowed the Phillies to surpass them in NL Wild Card standings. Manny Machado expressed frustration over the team's performance, acknowledging the pressure to improve. Despite the setback, some believe labeling the Padres 'fraudulent' is premature, citing ongoing adjustments to a new managerial setup.

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By the Numbers

•Phillies completed a season sweep over Padres with a 6-4 win.
•Padres fall behind the Phillies in NL Wild Card standings.
•Manny Machado voiced team frustration over recent performance.
•Criticism of Padres includes labeling them 'fraudulent' outside of bullpen.
•Key players like Mason Miller and Adrian Morejon remain strong assets.

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10:10 AMYahoo Sports — Padres labeled 'fraudulent' outside of Mason Miller, Adrian Morejon after being swept by Phillies

What they're saying

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The Padres just got swept by a Phillies team that is getting back on the right track. It now puts them three games over .500 and a Braves writer didn't hold back on how he feels about San Diego.
— Yahoo Sports

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