San Diego Padres struggle offensively against Pittsburgh Pirates

The San Diego Padres faced off against the Pittsburgh Pirates at Petco Park on August 24, 2026, in a matchup where San Diego's offense has been underwhelming. Despite a solid seven-inning performance from Michael King, the Padres managed just two runs over the series. Current pitcher Randy Vásquez seeks to improve in his next outing after recently pitching effectively against the Minnesota Twins. Meanwhile, Jackson Merrill's struggles at the plate continue to be a concern for the lineup heading into the finale of the series.

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