Brock Beauchamp

Yonathan Perlaza’s four-RBI eruption couldn’t erase El Paso’s eight-run hole, but the slugger hit his 10th homer and reached 66 RBIs. San Antonio flashed gold-glove leather, turning three double plays behind their pitchers while the lineup scraped together just two singles. Brandon Butterworth opened Fort Wayne’s game with his 10th homer and later singled, yet the TinCaps fell after five shutout bullpen innings. Maikel Miralles spun five scoreless frames for Lake Elsinore before the bullpen faltered; Cobb Hightower plated the lone Storm run and Victor Figueroa doubled late. Padres Transactions No Roster Moves Perlaza’s three-run jolt not enough as Chihuahuas drop opener Box Score El Paso’s offense roared to life in the fourth inning, but an eight-run Rainiers inning proved too steep in a 9–5 loss at Cheney Stadium on Friday night. Trailing 8–0, Brandon Lockridge coaxed a leadoff walk and sped to third on Clay Dungan’s single. Luis Campusano roped a run-scoring double to center, and Yonathan Perlaza followed with the swing of the night—a towering three-run homer to right center for his 10th long ball of the season. Perlaza later added an RBI single in the sixth, finishing 2-for-4 with four runs driven in and raising his season total to 66. Lockridge reached base three times with a pair of singles and the walk, while Dungan collected a hit, scored twice, and swiped his 18th bag. Campusano’s 15th double pushed his RBI count to 49. After starter Wes Benjamin (1 2⁄3 IP, five earned) and reliever Manuel Castro were tagged for eight early runs, left-hander Omar Cruz steadied the game. The 25-year-old worked three innings, allowing one run on a single hit and striking out two. Miguel Cienfuegos and Francis Peña each turned in a clean frame with three combined punchouts, and Ron Marinaccio closed with a scoreless eighth. Despite the bullpen’s five-inning effort that limited Tacoma to one run on two hits, the Chihuahuas could draw no closer after Perlaza’s sixth-inning single. El Paso left only two men aboard all night. Defense Turns Three, but Missions’ Bats Silenced in Shutout Box Score San Antonio’s gloves were busy Friday night, rolling three double plays, yet the Missions mustered just two hits in a 6-0 loss at Nelson Wolff Stadium. Right-hander Enmanuel Pinales (5-5) was tagged for six runs over 3 innings, but the bullpen stacked zeros the rest of the way. J.B. Wendelken scattered two hits across 2 scoreless frames, Ryan Och followed with a shut-down fifth, and both Kevin Kopps and Andrew Moore delivered scoreless innings to keep the game within reach. The leather work started early. Second baseman Ripken Reyes initiated twin killings in the second and fourth, and third baseman Devin Ortiz started another in the ninth to erase traffic. Offensively, San Antonio’s only baserunners came via singles from Ortiz (1-for-2, walk) and Francisco Acuna (1-for-4), two walks by Romeo Sanabria, and a free pass to Ortiz. Anthony Vilar reached when he was hit by a pitch in the third, but the Missions finished 0-for-1 with runners in scoring position and left five men aboard. Despite the quiet night, the Missions’ middle infield continued its slick work, while the bullpen lowered its collective ERA. Butterworth’s 10th blast sparks early lead, but TinCaps fall 4-2 Box Score Brandon Butterworth set the tone for Fort Wayne in Friday’s visit to Classic Auto Group Park, launching a leadoff homer to left for his 10th long ball of the season. The second baseman reached base three times, adding a single and a walk. After Sean Barnett singled and scored on Braedon Karpathios’ two-out hit in the third, Fort Wayne carried a 2-1 edge. Karpathios finished 2-for-4, his fourth-inning RBI giving him 47 on the year, and later stroked his 15th double. Right-hander Isaiah Lowe worked 3 2/3 innings, surrendering four runs, three earned, on seven hits. A balk with runners at the corners in the second allowed the tying run, and a two-run single later in the frame put the TinCaps behind for good. Misael Tamarez steadied things with 1 1/3 scoreless frames, striking out two. Fernando Sanchez (2 IP, 1 H, 2 K) and Luis Germán (1 IP, 2 K) combined for three shutout innings to keep the club within striking distance. Fort Wayne put the tying run at the plate in the eighth after Butterworth’s sharp single and Karpathios’ double, but a foul-territory popup ended the threat. The TinCaps were limited to five hits overall and stranded six baserunners in the 4-2 setback, despite a bullpen effort that blanked Lake County over the final four frames. Hightower’s late knock can’t rescue Storm after sixth-inning stumble Box Score Lake Elsinore rode five sparkling innings from right-hander Maikel Miralles before a rough sixth proved decisive in Friday’s 5-1 setback at The Diamond. Miralles scattered five singles, struck out four, and did not issue a walk, matching the visitors zero for zero through the game’s first five frames. The Storm bullpen entered the contest still scoreless, but three extra-base hits and a passed ball pushed across three runs in the top of the sixth. An eighth-inning wild pitch and two-run single widened the deficit to 5-0. Lake Elsinore showed life in its half of the eighth. Kasen Wells drew a one-out walk, and Victor Figueroa ripped a double into the left-field corner, his 17th two-bagger, to put men at second and third. Shortstop Cobb Hightower followed by lining a single to right that plated Wells and gave the Storm their lone run. Hightower finished 2-for-4 and accounted for the club’s only RBI, while Figueroa, Zach Evans, Carlos Rodriguez, and Wells each chipped in a hit. Bernard Jose (0-2) was charged with the loss after allowing three runs in two-thirds of an inning. Righties Tanner Smith and Kleiber Olmedo steadied the game with a combined 2 1/3 scoreless frames before Adam Conrad surrendered two late insurance runs. Despite the defeat, Lake Elsinore’s staff punched out 10. Top Prospect Performances Leo De Vries, SS: 0-for-4, K Ethan Salas, C: Did Not Play Kash Mayfield, LHP: Did Not Play Boston Bateman, LHP: Did Not Play Humberto Cruz, RHP: Did Not Play Isaiah Lowe, RHP: 3.2 IP, 4 R, 3 ER, K, BB Cobb Hightower, SS: 2-for-4 Braden Nett, RHP: Did Not Play Henry Baez, RHP: Did Not Play Kale Fountain, 1B/DH: 0-for-3, BB, K Tirso Ornelas — N/A Kavares Tears, RF: 0-for-3, BB, 3 K Bradgley Rodriguez, RHP: Did Not Play Victor Lizarraga, RHP: Did Not Play Francis Pena, RHP: 1 IP, 2 K Ryan Bergert — N/A Romeo Sanabria, 1B: 0-for-2, 2 BB Omar Cruz, LHP: 3 IP, R, ER, 2 K, 2 BB Tyson Neighbors, RHP: Did Not Play Jagger Haynes, LHP: Did Not Play View full article

Unlike other publications, Padres Mission enables all users to contribute to our top prospect rankings. Anyone with a Padres Mission account can participate and give their input on who they think should be in the Padres' top prospects list. Before you vote, you can hit our top prospects page for the latest stats and news on Padres prospects, while on the voting page, every name is a clickable link that brings up their current stat card. Voting is simple, just follow the instructions below! Here's the rundown on how to participate: 1. You must have an account and be logged in to vote. If you don't have an account, click here. It literally requires 60 seconds to create an account. 2. Review our current top 20 prospect list, catch up on stats, rankings, etc. (you can do so from the voting page link below) 3. Have your prospect list in your filthy little paws? Then flip on over to the new prospect voting page (after reading the rest of this, please). https://padresmission.com/prospect-voting 4. Voting is super simple; you drag and drop players in the order you wish them to be. After you move a prospect, the list automatically renumbers so you don't lose track of the order. This works on mobile devices, but it's a *vastly* better experience on desktop. Sorry, that's just how this kind of thing works. There's no excellent way to make something like this as awesome on a phone screen. 5. Each prospect has a comment section where you can add any commentary you have on that player. At the bottom of the list, there is a general comment section to explain over-arching things you'd like to mention. 6. Don't see a prospect you want to put on the list? Just pop back here and give me a mention (in a comment, start typing @Brock Beauchamp and select my name after it appears). Please mention the prospect you would like added, and I will do so as soon as possible. 7. Once you're done with all of it, click Save. You've now voted! 8. When the voting closes, a new thread will automatically generate in this forum with all of your rankings and comments for everyone to read and talk about. 9. You can only vote once. If you have voted in error, pop back here and tag Brock, asking to have your vote deleted. It will be removed, and you can vote again. Voting closes Tuesday, July 22nd. View full article

The Padres’ minor league affiliates went 3–1 on Friday. El Paso fell late despite a Zac Veen homer. San Antonio rode a big night from Romeo Sanabria to a 7–2 win. Fort Wayne slugged three homers to edge Quad Cities, and Lake Elsinore shut out Visalia behind Ryan Wilson’s three-hit night and a strong bullpen effort. Padres Transactions San Diego Padres activated RHP Ryan Bergert from the 15-day injured list. San Diego Padres optioned RHP Eduarniel Núñez to El Paso Chihuahuas. Early Firepower Fizzles in El Paso’s Loss Box Score The El Paso Chihuahuas jumped on opportunities early but couldn’t maintain pace in a 7–3 loss despite some promising offensive sparks. A productive second inning briefly pulled them even, thanks to Yonathan Perlaza’s leadoff single and runs from both Perlaza and Nate Mondou. A fielding miscue by the opposing catcher helped Mike Brosseau reach base as the Chihuahuas tied the game at two. In the third, Luis Campusano and Perlaza reached base, and Mondou delivered an RBI single to trim the deficit to one, but the rally stopped short when Mason McCoy struck out. Starter Wes Benjamin allowed five runs across 4 2/3 innings, giving up eight hits and a costly second-inning homer. Jason Blanchard took over and surrendered an inside-the-park two-run home run in the fifth that pushed the game further out of reach. The bullpen combo of Sean Reynolds and Miguel Cienfuegos combined for 3 1/3 innings, walking four and allowing one additional run on a bases-loaded walk in the seventh. Offensively, El Paso totaled just five hits, with Campusano and Mondou each reaching base twice. Perlaza reached base twice on a single and two walks. Despite placing runners in scoring position in multiple innings, the Chihuahuas couldn’t break through late, grounding into two key double plays. Missions Capitalize on Extra Chances in 7–2 Win Box Score The San Antonio Missions broke open the game with a three-run third inning and never looked back in a 7–2 victory. Moisés Gómez was instrumental, reaching base three times and driving in a key go-ahead run in the third. Kai Murphy’s reach on another miscue extended the inning further, giving San Antonio a 3–1 lead. Braden Nett started the game and worked 3 1/3 innings, giving up one run while striking out four. Ryan Och entered in a tough spot and earned the win by stranding the bases loaded in the fourth and working 1 2/3 scoreless innings with two strikeouts. The Missions padded their lead with three more runs in the eighth, highlighted by Albert Fabian’s two-run single to center. Fabian finished with three hits, while Sanabria also collected three hits, including a double, an RBI, and two runs scored. Sanabria added an RBI double in the ninth, and Ripken Reyes reached base three times, including a double and two walks. The Missions totaled 11 hits and took advantage of three errors, turning those into four unearned runs. Three relievers—Och, J.B. Wendelken, and Ethan Routzahn—held Wichita to just one run over 4 2/3 innings before Jake Higginbotham closed the door with a scoreless ninth. TinCaps Survive Ninth-Inning Surge to Even Record at 42–42 Box Score The Fort Wayne TinCaps rode a power surge and a dominant bullpen to a thrilling 8–6 win over Quad Cities on Friday night. Trailing 2–0 after the top of the first, Fort Wayne answered with two runs in the fourth before breaking the game open in the seventh and eighth with three runs in each frame. Braedon Karpathios crushed a go-ahead solo home run in the seventh, his 11th of the year, and added a two-run double in the eighth to cap a 2-for-3, three-RBI night. Kaden Hollow followed Karpathios in the seventh with his first home run of the season, a two-run blast to right that put the TinCaps ahead for good. Brendan Durfee also homered and drove in three while scoring twice. Starter Isaiah Lowe worked five innings, allowing two runs while striking out four. Fernando Sanchez picked up the win in relief with two scoreless innings, and despite three runs in the ninth, Ruben Galindo secured the final outs with the tying run at the plate. Despite being outhit 13–10, the TinCaps made their knocks count with six of their 10 hits going for extra bases. Wilson, Storm Pitching Shut Out Rawhide Box Score Ryan Wilson powered the Lake Elsinore offense while three Storm pitchers combined on a three-hit shutout in a 6–0 win over Visalia on Friday night. Wilson reached base four times, going 3-for-4 with a home run, walk, two RBIs, and two runs scored. His solo shot in the sixth opened the scoring after the teams traded zeros through five innings. Lake Elsinore added another run later that frame and pushed across two more in the seventh and eighth, steadily pulling away. Zach Evans collected four singles and scored twice, while Colton Vincent reached and drove in a run. The Storm totaled 10 hits and capitalized on five free passes and three Visalia wild pitches. On the mound, Maikel Miralles struck out seven across four shutout innings, allowing just one hit. Johan Moreno followed with four scoreless frames of his own, earning the win while punching out five. Braian Salazar worked a clean ninth to finish off the combined shutout. The Storm improved to 39–46 and held Visalia to just three total bases in the victory. View full article

The system went 2–2 on Thursday. El Paso fell short against Las Vegas. Fort Wayne shut out Quad Cities 3–0 with strong work from Miguel Mendez and Garrett Hawkins. Lake Elsinore lost 7–4 after surrendering a four-run fourth, despite two doubles from Chase Valentine. San Antonio held off a late Wind Surge... well, surge. Transactions: • OF Samuel Zavala placed on 7-Day IL (retroactive to July 9) • RHP Bernard Jose reinstated from Dev List Chihuahuas’ Rally Falls Short in Loss to Aviators Box Score The El Paso Chihuahuas mounted multiple rallies but couldn’t overcome early damage in a 6–4 loss to Las Vegas. After being held scoreless through the first three innings, the Chihuahuas plated two in the fourth on three straight hits, including a double from Yonathan Perlaza and RBI knock by Nate Mondou. They added two more runs in the seventh. A walk and an error set the stage for another Perlaza RBI single, scoring Luis Campusano on the hit to center. Forrest Wall also notched an RBI on a sacrifice fly, but El Paso left the tying run at the plate. On the mound, Logan Gillaspie took the loss after allowing four second-inning runs. Omar Cruz followed with 3 innings, yielding 2 runs on 3 hits and 2 walks. Harold Chirino and Ron Marinaccio handled the final two frames with only one hit allowed between them. Perlaza reached base twice with a double and a single. Campusano walked twice and scored a run. Mike Brosseau contributed two hits and scored once. The Chihuahuas were ultimately held to seven hits, all singles or doubles, and were 2-for-10 with runners in scoring position. Despite solid bullpen work and opportunistic hitting, the early deficit proved too steep for El Paso to climb. Missions Cash In With Timely Hits to Hold Off Wind Surge Box Score San Antonio jumped out to an early lead and held off a late rally to secure an 8–6 win in Wichita on Tuesday. The Missions did most of their damage across the second and fourth innings, piling up 14 hits overall, including a longball from catcher Anthony Vilar. The Missions plated four in the second, keyed by Marcos Castañon’s RBI double and a two-run homer from Vilar. Albert Fabian followed with an RBI single to cap the inning. Vilar reached base three times on the night, going 3-for-4 with three RBIs, a homer, and a double. After Wichita crept back into the game, San Antonio responded with another run in the fifth. Moisés Gómez doubled and later scored on a double-play ball to stretch the lead to 7–1. San Antonio’s final run came in the sixth. Though Wichita scored three in the sixth and two more in the ninth, relievers Tyson Neighbors and Kevin Kopps held off the rally. Starter Enmanuel Pinales allowed four runs over 5 2/3 innings and picked up the win. In addition to Vilar, Ripken Reyes reached base three times and scored twice. Romeo Sanabria had two hits and scored a run, while Castañon drove in two. Every Missions starter reached base at least once in the victory. TinCaps Blank Bandits Behind Mendez, Hawkins Box Score Behind stellar pitching from Miguel Mendez and Garrett Hawkins, the Fort Wayne TinCaps shut out the Quad Cities River Bandits 3-0 at Parkview Field on Thursday. Mendez worked seven brilliant innings, allowing just four hits and striking out six without issuing a walk. Hawkins followed with a two-inning save, striking out five to seal Fort Wayne’s 41st win. The TinCaps opened the scoring in the third inning on a Leo De Vries RBI single, and tacked on another in the sixth courtesy of Brandon Butterworth’s two-run single after a fielding error allowed the runners to advance. Fort Wayne managed just five hits, but made the most of them with timely execution and aggressive baserunning; Butterworth swiped two bags to bring his season total to 12. De Vries had two hits, scored a run, and drove in another in a standout night for the top prospect. The defense turned in a clean effort as well. With the win, Mendez improved to 6-2 while lowering his ERA to 1.61. Hawkins recorded his sixth save. Storm Let Early Lead Slip Away in 7–4 Loss to Rawhide Box Score Lake Elsinore struck first and led twice through the first four innings, but a costly bottom of the fourth doomed the Storm in a 7–4 loss to Visalia on Wednesday night. Chase Valentine continued to swing a hot bat, going 2-for-4 with a pair of doubles and two runs scored. He sparked a two-run second inning with a two-out double, scoring on a single by Colton Vincent. Kale Fountain followed with an RBI double of his own to put the Storm up 2–0. After Visalia briefly pulled ahead in the third, Lake Elsinore reclaimed the lead in the top of the fourth on another Valentine double and an RBI single from Carlos Rodriguez. Starter Boston Bateman cruised through the first two innings before running into trouble in the third and fourth. Visalia loaded the bases with one out in the fourth, and then took a brief lead. Bateman was lifted with two outs in the fourth and tagged for six runs (four earned) in the loss. The Storm offense went quiet after the fourth, managing just one hit over the final five innings. Vincent finished 2-for-3 with a walk and an RBI, while Fountain added his first Cal League double and drove in a run. On the mound, Bernard Jose, Vicarte Domingo, and Igor Gil combined for 4 1/3 scoreless innings in relief, but the damage had been done. Visalia’s Jake Fitzgibbons worked the final two innings for the save, stranding Kale Fountain in scoring position in the ninth to secure the win. View full article

Lake Elsinore erupted for seven runs in the fifth inning to take down Visalia 10–4. Zach Evans’ three-run double and Ryan Wilson’s two-run single keyed the comeback after falling behind early. Wilson reached base three times and drove in three, while Cobb Hightower added two doubles and scored twice. Four Storm pitchers combined to hold Visalia to five hits. Tanner Smith earned the win in relief as Lake Elsinore improved to 38–45. Transactions (July 8): RHP Tanner Smith transferred to Lake Elsinore from ACL Padres RHP Adam Conrad transferred to Lake Elsinore from Fort Wayne RHP Austin Krob placed on the Development List (retroactive to July 7) Campusano, Chihuahuas Crush Early to Down Aviators Box Score El Paso put together back-to-back three-run frames in the second and third innings to take command early and never looked back in a 7–3 win at home. After a quiet first inning, the Chihuahuas struck in the second when Yonathan Perlaza walked and moved up on a single by Nate Mondou. Perlaza scored on a sacrifice from Forrest Wall, and Rodolfo Durán followed with an RBI knock of his own. The next inning featured more power. Luis Campusano launched his 14th home run of the season and later doubled and scored again in the seventh. Wall added two more RBIs to bring his total to three on the night, and Mondou reached base four times on three hits and two walks. Starter Jackson Wolf tossed 6 innings, allowing just one run on five hits while striking out six. The bullpen allowed two late runs, but the game was well in hand after the early offensive surge. Raul Brito recorded the final out after the Aviators loaded the bases in the ninth. El Paso finished with 11 hits, including three from Mondou and two each from Campusano and Tim Locastro. Valenzuela’s Late Hit Lifts Missions Over Wind Surge Box Score Brandon Valenzuela delivered the decisive blow in the top of the ninth as the San Antonio Missions surged past the Wind Surge, 6–4, on Tuesday night at Equity Bank Ballpark. The win capped a back-and-forth contest in which the Missions capitalized on Wichita’s miscues and clutch two-out hits. San Antonio struck first in the opening frame. Moisés Gómez tripled and scored on Valenzuela’s infield single that was aided by a throwing error. After trading runs early, San Antonio reclaimed the lead in the second when Ripken Reyes scored on Francisco Acuna’s flyout into a double play. The Missions responded to Wichita’s home run in the sixth. Marcos Castañon singled home Devin Ortiz, then Reyes reached on an error that allowed Kai Murphy to score, giving San Antonio a 4–2 advantage. However, the Wind Surge clawed back to tie it again with two runs in the bottom half. In the top of the ninth, with two outs and runners on second and third, Valenzuela grounded a two-run single into right field to break the tie and seal the win. Andrew Moore pitched a clean ninth for the save. Valenzuela went 2-for-4 with 3 RBIs and a walk. Starter Jagger Haynes allowed four runs over 5 1/3 innings, and Moore earned the win with two scoreless frames. TinCaps Silenced in Shutout Loss at Parkview Field Box Score Fort Wayne couldn’t crack the scoreboard Wednesday afternoon, falling 5–0 to the visiting River Bandits in a game where they managed just four hits and committed two costly errors. The TinCaps fell behind early after allowing back-to-back RBI doubles in the first inning. Starter Sam Whiting allowed two runs and was lifted with two outs in the third. Reliever Nick Wissman limited further damage until the sixth, when Quad Cities tacked on three more runs after a hit batter, a wild pitch, and a pair of productive outs. Offensively, Fort Wayne couldn’t sustain momentum. Leo De Vries grounded out twice and flied out sharply before roping a double in the ninth, the lone extra-base hit for the home team. Brendan Durfee was the only TinCap to collect multiple hits, singling twice and reaching third base in the fifth before being out on a fielder’s choice. The team’s other hit came from Rosman Verdugo. The team didn’t draw a walk until the eighth inning and struck out nine times overall. Storm Erupt for Seven in Seventh, Roll Past Rawhide Box Score The Lake Elsinore Storm exploded for seven runs in the fifth inning to overcome an early deficit and defeat the Visalia Rawhide, 10–4, on Monday night at Valley Strong Ballpark. Down 2–0 entering the fifth, the Storm broke through with a seven-run rally highlighted by Zach Evans’ three-run double and Ryan Wilson’s two-run single. Lake Elsinore batted around in the frame. Wilson finished 2-for-4 with three RBIs, two runs scored, a walk, and a double. Cobb Hightower also doubled twice and scored once out of the leadoff spot. Evans added a walk and a run in addition to his key bases-clearing double. In all, Lake Elsinore racked up 10 hits and drew nine walks. Starter Kash Mayfield allowed two runs over three innings, but the bullpen picked him up. Tanner Smith earned the win with two frames of no-run ball. Adam Conrad closed it out with a perfect ninth. For the Rawhide, Yassel Soler homered in the fifth as part of a two-RBI night. Visalia managed just five hits and stranded six runners. With the win, the Storm improved to 38–45 on the year. View full article

Lake Elsinore couldn’t capitalize on early chances in a 7–2 loss, while Fort Wayne surrendered a two-run ninth-inning rally to fall 3–2. San Antonio’s early lead vanished in a 6–2 defeat, and El Paso took a big early lead and walked to victory. Zach Evans, Marcos Castañon, and Kai Murphy had two hits apiece for their clubs. Padres Transactions No Roster Moves Chihuahuas Explode Early, Waldron Cruises in Blowout Win Box Score El Paso opened with a 5-run first inning and never looked back, routing Las Vegas 11–4 behind a dominant start from Matt Waldron and a patient offensive attack. The Chihuahuas loaded the bases with a double and two consecutive walks in the bottom of the first before Tim Locastro forced in a run with a third walk. Forrest Wall followed with a three-run double, and Mike Brosseau capped the inning with an RBI single. Mason McCoy delivered the knockout blow in the second inning with a grand slam to straightaway center, giving El Paso a 9–0 lead. The Chihuahuas added a single run in the fifth, with Brandon Lockridge tripling and scoring on Clay Dungan’s second double of the night. Waldron earned the win with 7 shutout innings, allowing just four hits and striking out eight while issuing one walk. Locastro reached base four times on walks and scored twice. Wall had two doubles, while Brosseau contributed a pair of RBI singles. The Chihuahuas drew 10 total walks and left 10 runners on base, scoring ten runs in the first two innings to build an insurmountable lead. Sean Reynolds allowed a four-run ninth, but the game was never in doubt. Fabian Homers, but Missions Fall Late in Wichita Box Score The Missions jumped ahead early but couldn’t hold off Wichita’s late push, dropping a 6–2. Adrian Fabian opened the third inning with a solo shot to right, giving San Antonio a 2–1 lead after Marcos Castañon’s RBI double in the second. Ripken Reyes recorded two hits, while Kai Murphy doubled and scored. San Antonio’s best scoring chance came in the third, when Murphy followed Reyes’ single with a double, but the rally sputtered when Reyes was cut down at home on a fielder’s choice. The Missions put runners on in all but one inning but couldn’t break through after the third. Lizarraga tossed 2 2/3 innings and allowed just one run before handing off to the bullpen. Jared Kollar worked 3 ⅓ frames of one-run ball in relief before Stephen Jones entered with a tie game in the bottom of the seventh and took the loss, allowing a solo shot to Rubel Cespedes and a two-run blast to Kala’i Rosario. San Antonio finished with eight hits, but left nine runners stranded and failed to score after the third inning. Late Lead Slips Away as TinCaps Fall 3–2 Box Score Fort Wayne held a one-run lead heading into the ninth, but two runs in the top half doomed the TinCaps in a 3–2 loss to Quad Cities on Tuesday night. Despite strong pitching and a clutch home run from Braedon Karpathios, the TinCaps dropped below .500 for the season. The TinCaps struck first in the third, manufacturing a run on a single by Kai Roberts, a walk to Leo De Vries, a wild pitch, and a sacrifice fly by Brendan Durfee. Fort Wayne added another tally in the eighth when Karpathios connected on his 10th homer of the season to briefly reclaim the lead, 2–1. Cole Paplham came on for the save in the ninth but surrendered a pair of runs after a walk, single, wild pitch, and a two-run single by Carter Frederick. Paplham took the loss, his second of the year. Ian Koenig pitched six innings of scoreless baseball, allowing only five hits and no walks while striking out five. Fort Wayne finished with seven hits and drew five walks but left eight runners stranded. Roberts and Durfee each reached base twice, while De Vries walked and struck out once. Defensively, the TinCaps turned two double plays and played error-free ball, but couldn’t overcome the late breakdown on the mound. Storm Let Early Lead Slip Away in 7–2 Loss to Rawhide Box Score Lake Elsinore jumped out to a quick lead Monday night, but a series of run-scoring innings by Visalia and missed opportunities at the plate sent the Storm to a 7–2 defeat at Valley Strong Ballpark. After both teams were held scoreless in the first, the Storm broke through in the second. With two outs and runners on the corners, Chase Valentine and Ryan Wilson executed a double steal, with Wilson swiping home. Valentine later scored on Kaden Hollow’s RBI single to left, giving Lake Elsinore a 2–0 advantage. The inning ended with the two runners on, one of several squandered chances on the night. Storm starter Humberto Cruz worked through traffic in the first three frames before running into trouble in the fourth. Visalia tagged him and reliever Kannon Kemp for three runs on four hits in the inning, including RBI singles by Jose Alpuria and Diosfran Cabeza to take a 3–2 lead. Lake Elsinore’s offense never regained its early rhythm. Despite drawing seven walks and collecting seven hits, the Storm went 1-for-10 with runners in scoring position and left 13 men on base. Zach Evans had a pair of hits and drew a walk. Top Prospect Performances Leo De Vries, SS: 0-for-3, BB, K Ethan Salas, C: Did Not Play Kash Mayfield, LHP: Did Not Play Boston Bateman, RHP: Did Not Play Humberto Cruz, RHP: 3.1 IP, 2 R, 2 ER, 2 K, 2 BB Isaiah Lowe, RHP: Did Not Play Cobb Hightower, SS: 0-for-4, BB, K Braden Nett, RHP: Did Not Play Henry Baez, RHP: Did Not Play Kale Fountain, 1B: Did Not Play Tirso Ornelas, OF: Did Not Play Kavares Tears, OF: 1-for-4, BB, K Bradgley Rodriguez, RHP: Did Not Play Victor Lizarraga, RHP: 2.2 IP, 1 R, 1 ER, 1 K, 2 BB Francis Pena, RHP: Did Not Play Ryan Bergert, RHP: Did Not Play Romeo Sanabria, 1B: 0-for-4 Omar Cruz, LHP: Did Not Play Tyson Neighbors, RHP: Did Not Play Jagger Haynes, LHP: Did Not Play View full article

El Paso’s bullpen steadied things after a burst, but the offense only managed Rodolfo Durán’s two-run double. San Antonio blanked Corpus on Henry Baez’s five hitless innings and Romeo Sanabria’s homer. Fort Wayne rode Leo De Vries’ two-run shot until a late blast flipped the game. Lake Elsinore collected 18 hits, Yendry Rojas going 5-for-5 and Chase Valentine doubling three times. A 2-2 night mixed sharp arms with booming bats. Padres Transactions Optioned RHP Stephen Kolek to Triple-A El Paso Recalled LHP Kyle Hart from Triple-A El Paso Durán’s Double Sparks Mid-Game Rally, but El Paso Falls 4-2 Box Score A three-run first left El Paso in a hole it never escaped. Starter Ryan Bergert surrendered Zac Veen’s leadoff homer and four total runs on nine hits across 4 2⁄3 innings before Miguel Cienfuegos (2 1⁄3 IP, 3 K) and Harold Chirino (perfect ninth) steadied the game. The Chihuahuas’ punch came in the fifth. Mason McCoy earned his second walk, Forrest Wall singled and advanced on an error, and Rodolfo Durán slashed a two-run double to the gap, trimming the deficit to 4-2. McCoy reached twice and Wall scored, yet Durán was stranded at third and Albuquerque’s bullpen pitched four scoreless to end the game. Early pickoffs of Tim Locastro and a double play that erased Mike Brosseau’s walk blunted any late push, sealing the 4-2 loss. Baez Leads Combined One-Hitter as Missions Blank Hooks 5-0 Box Score Henry Baez fired five no-hit frames with six strikeouts, then Jake Higginbotham, Tyson Neighbors and Ethan Routzahn finished a one-hitter. San Antonio struck in the second when Albert Fabian doubled and Anthony Vilar lifted a sacrifice fly. Vilar tripled home Devin Ortiz in the fourth for a 2-0 cushion. The eighth delivered the knockout. Brandon Valenzuela singled and Romeo Sanabria unloaded a two-run homer to left, his eighth. Moisés Gómez singled, Fabian walked, and Vilar’s ground-out plated another. Sanabria (2-for-4) and Vilar (two hits, three RBI) paced an offense that backed Baez’s gem and clinched a 5-0 victory. De Vries Homers Early, but TinCaps Upended Late 5-2 Box Score With two outs in the third, Kai Roberts walked and Leo De Vries launched a 2-1 fastball over the right-field wall for a 2-0 lead. Southpaw Luis Gutierrez protected it with 4 1⁄3 strong innings, aided by a pickoff and a caught stealing. A throwing error and double tied the game in the fifth, and the eighth proved decisive: a walk and a single set up Tommy White’s three-run blast off Will Varmette. Brandon Butterworth went 2-for-3 with a walk; De Vries’ homer and Butterworth’s double were the club’s only extra-base hits as the TinCaps fell 5-2. Seven-Run Surge, Rojas’ Perfect Day Propel Storm past 66ers 11-7 Box Score Lake Elsinore broke loose with six straight hits in the fourth, turning a 1-0 edge into a 6-0 cushion. Yendry Rojas (5-for-5, two doubles, three RBI) and Chase Valentine (4-for-5, three doubles, three RBI) drove the inning, while Kavares Tears reached four times, scored twice, and stole two bases. After Inland Empire crept within 6-4, Rojas doubled and scored on Valentine’s two-bagger in the sixth, and the duo repeated the feat in the eighth. Abraham Parra allowed four runs (three earned) over 4 2⁄3 innings; three relievers covered the final 4 1⁄3. The Storm’s 18-hit barrage sealed an 11-7 win. Top Prospect Performances Leo De Vries, SS: 1-for-4, 1 K, HR Ethan Salas, C: Did Not Play Kash Mayfield, LHP: Did Not Play Boston Bateman, RHP: Did Not Play Humberto Cruz, RHP: Did Not Play Isaiah Lowe, RHP: Did Not Play Cobb Hightower, 3B: Did Not Play Braden Nett, RHP: Did Not Play Henry Baez, RHP: 5 IP, 6 K, 3 BB Kale Fountain, 1B: Did Not Play Tirso Ornelas, OF: Did Not Play Kavares Tears, OF: 1-for-2, 3 BB, 2 SB Bradgley Rodriguez, RHP: Did Not Play Victor Lizarraga, RHP: Did Not Play Francis Pena, RHP: Did Not Play Ryan Bergert, RHP: 4 2⁄3 IP, 4 R, 4 ER, 3 K, BB Romeo Sanabria, 1B: 2-for-4, HR Omar Cruz, LHP: Did Not Play Tyson Neighbors, RHP: 2 IP, 2 K Jagger Haynes, LHP: Did Not Play View full article

The Padres need a catcher. They realllllyyyyyy neeeeeeeed a catcher. Does it make sense to pursue Ryan Jeffers of the Twins? Could Ryan Jeffers Be Balm for San Diego Padres' Catching Woes? - Twins - Twins Daily TWINSDAILY.COM San Diego is desperate for offense behind the plate, but would the Twins risk their catcher depth to capitalize on a thin market?

Yu Darvish, the 38-year-old right-hander from Japan, is set to return to the mound Monday for the Padres after a lengthy absence due to injury. Darvish began experiencing right elbow inflammation during spring training and was initially placed on the 15-day injured list on March 27, retroactive to March 24. As the issue lingered, the Padres transferred him to the 60-day IL to give him additional time to recover. Darvish has not pitched in a major league game in 2025. The Padres and manager Mike Shildt have confirmed he’ll be activated to start against the Diamondbacks on July 8, albeit likely with a pitch limit. In 2024, Darvish made 16 starts, posting a 3.31 ERA, 4.08 FIP, and a 9.1 K/9. For his career, he has started 282 games with a 3.59 ERA and over 1,900 strikeouts. Darvish’s return gives a boost to the Padres' rotation. If healthy, he could play a pivotal role in the second half as San Diego looks to gain ground in the wild-card race. View full rumor

Victor Figueroa collected three hits and an RBI to pace Lake Elsinore, but the Storm dropped a tight 4–3 decision to Inland Empire. El Paso provided the lone affiliate win, exploding for nine runs in the eighth inning behind Rodolfo Durán’s five-RBI performance to rout Albuquerque 12–3. At Double-A, San Antonio was buried early and managed just three hits despite home runs from Ripken Reyes and Nerwilian Cedeño. Fort Wayne couldn’t overcome a three-run first in a 5–1 loss, though Brandon Butterworth homered and singled in the defeat. Padres Transactions No Roster Moves El Paso Blows It Open Late in Route of Isotopes Box Score El Paso exploded for nine runs in the eighth inning to turn a tight contest into a blowout, topping Albuquerque 12–3 at Isotopes Park. Rodolfo Durán delivered the big blow, driving in five on the night and launching his fourth homer of the season. The Chihuahuas led 2–1 entering the seventh, with early runs coming on a Forrest Wall RBI single in the second and a Mason McCoy double in the fourth. Durán’s solo homer in the seventh extended the lead before the floodgates opened an inning later. El Paso batted around in the eighth. Nate Mondou and Clay Dungan each contributed extra-base hits, with Dungan capping the rally with a two-run triple. Durán added a two-run single earlier in the frame, while Tim Locastro lifted a sac fly and stole his 15th base. Omar Cruz started and allowed one run over 4 1/3 innings with seven strikeouts. Raul Brito earned the win with two scoreless frames. Jose Espada and Jason Blanchard closed out the final 2 2/3 innings. El Paso’s offense drew five walks and stole three bases while taking full advantage of five Isotopes errors. Dungan reached base three times and scored one, helping pace the 11-hit, 12-run outburst. Reyes, Cedeño Go Deep, But Missions Can’t Match Early Barrage Box Score San Antonio was buried by an early six-run surge and couldn’t recover, falling 8–2 to Corpus Christi at Whataburger Field. The Missions managed just three hits in the contest, two of which left the park. Ripken Reyes launched a solo shot in the fifth to get the Missions on the board, and Nerwilian Cedeño added his own solo blast in the seventh. Both long balls accounted for the entirety of San Antonio’s scoring. Starter Braden Nett struggled early, allowing four runs in the second and exiting after recording just four outs. J.B. Wendelken and Jared Kollar combined for the next 3 2/3 innings, with Kollar surrendering a pair of runs in the third. Andrew Moore allowed a run during his one-inning relief appearance. Brandon Valenzuela and Anthony Vilar worked the only two walks for San Antonio, while Vilar also added a stolen base. Reyes reached base twice and recorded an outfield assist. Despite the two home runs, the Missions failed to cash in with runners on and went hitless in their few scoring chances. Their bats never recovered from the early deficit, and they were retired in order in five separate innings. Butterworth Homers, But TinCaps Fall to Early Surge Box Score Brandon Butterworth launched his seventh home run of the season, but Fort Wayne’s offense sputtered in a 5–1 loss to Lansing at Jackson Field. The TinCaps were held to just four hits and went 0-for-5 with runners in scoring position. After falling behind 3–0 in the opening frame, Fort Wayne showed signs of life in the third. Butterworth turned on a pitch from Tzu-Chen Sha and sent it out to left to put the TinCaps on the board. Kai Roberts followed with a single, but a double play erased the momentum. Starter Eric Yost was tagged for three early runs and took the loss after allowing six hits over 5 innings. He walked two and struck out three. Nick Wissman and Luis Germán combined for the final three frames, with Wissman giving up two runs in the sixth. Ryan Jackson and Roberts each singled, and Jack Costello and Oswaldo Linares drew walks, but the TinCaps couldn’t string together hits. Their only extra-base knock came from Butterworth, who finished 2-for-4 with a homer and a single. Lansing outhit Fort Wayne 11–4 and capitalized on a shaky first inning to build a lead that the TinCaps never seriously threatened. Figueroa Sparks Late Push in Narrow Storm Loss Box Score Victor Figueroa collected three hits and drove in a run, but Lake Elsinore’s late rally fell short in a 4–3 loss to Inland Empire at San Manuel Stadium. The Storm closed within a run in the eighth and brought the tying run aboard in the ninth, but couldn’t deliver the equalizer. Down 1–0 after a John Wimmer solo shot in the second, Lake Elsinore tied it in the sixth on a Kavares Tears RBI double that plated Figueroa, who finished 3-for-4 with a double, RBI, and run scored. The 66ers responded with two in the home half to regain the lead. Zach Evans singled to lead off the seventh, advanced on two wild pitches, and scored to make it 3–2. Figueroa came through again in the eighth with a run-scoring single after Cobb Hightower walked and advanced on another wild pitch. Tucker Musgrove allowed just one run across 3 innings with five strikeouts. Carson Swilling followed with two scoreless frames, picking off a runner at first. Vicarte Domingo was tagged for the decisive runs in the sixth and took the loss. The Storm struck out 12 times and went 2-for-8 with runners in scoring position, stranding six. Figueroa’s effort accounted for half of Lake Elsinore’s six total hits. View full article

Padres affiliates went 3–2 on Thursday. Lake Elsinore’s offense exploded for 14 runs with big nights from Cobb Hightower and Kavares Tears. Fort Wayne beat Lansing 6–3 behind Isaiah Lowe and Brendan Durfee’s first homer. San Antonio lost a doubleheader in Corpus Christi, failing short in the resumed July 3rd game before being shut out 7–0 in the nightcap. El Paso won 10-6. Chihuahuas Capitalize Late to Pull Away in Albuquerque Box Score The El Paso Chihuahuas broke open a tight game with a five-run eighth inning and went on to defeat Albuquerque 10–6 on Friday night at Isotopes Park. Brandon Lockridge fueled the offense from the leadoff spot, finishing 3-for-5 with a triple, a walk, and three runs scored. Forrest Wall also collected three hits and reached base four times, including a key single in the eighth and his 15th stolen base. Mike Brosseau added two RBI, and every El Paso starter reached base at least once. The Chihuahuas scratched out early runs behind RBI from Luis Campusano, Brosseau, and Clay Dungan, leading 5–3 entering the eighth. They blew it open with a bases-loaded hit-by-pitch, a walk, a groundout, and Nate Mondou’s two-run single. Logan Gillaspie worked four scoreless innings to open, while Manuel Castro earned the win in relief. Bradgley Rodriguez and Alek Jacob each pitched an inning to hold the lead. Ron Marinaccio allowed three runs in the eighth but recovered to close the ninth. El Paso improved to 45–40 with the win and delivered 12 hits as a team. Sanabria’s Blast Not Enough as Missions Drop Game 1 Box Score Romeo Sanabria’s three-run homer gave the Missions a late lead, but Corpus Christi rallied in the ninth to edge San Antonio 5–4 in the opener of Friday’s doubleheader at Whataburger Field. This was a continuation of the July 3rd game that was suspended. Trailing 3–1 in the bottom of the seventh, Sanabria launched a two-out, three-run shot to left, scoring Wyatt Hoffman and Nerwilian Cedeño to briefly put the Missions ahead. It was Sanabria’s seventh homer of the year and highlighted a 2-for-4 performance with three RBI. Missions Offense Vanishes in Shutout Loss Box Score The San Antonio Missions managed just two hits and grounded into three double plays in a 7–0 shutout loss to the Hooks Friday night in Game 2 of a doubleheader at Whataburger Field. Enmanuel Pinales kept things close through four innings but unraveled in the fifth. He allowed six earned runs across 4 2/3 innings, including a two-run homer to Zach Cole and a three-run shot from Pascanel Ferreras that broke the game open. Kevin Kopps followed and allowed another run after a throwing error on a failed pickoff. The Missions went 0-for-4 with runners in scoring position. Brandon Valenzuela and Albert Fabian provided the team’s only hits, with Fabian collecting a ground-rule double in the fifth. Ripken Reyes walked twice, but San Antonio couldn’t generate any momentum against Hooks pitching. The Hooks racked up 14 hits, capitalizing on two Missions errors and four walks. San Antonio fell to 43–36 with the loss. TinCaps Outslug Lugnuts Behind Durfee Box Score Brendan Durfee homered and Isaiah Lowe delivered 6 1/3 innings as the Fort Wayne TinCaps earned a 6–3 win over the Lansing Lugnuts on Thursday night at Jackson Field. The win moved the TinCaps to 40–38 on the season. Durfee led the charge at the plate, going 2-for-3 with a home run, walk, and two RBI. Ryan Jackson chipped in with an RBI single, while Rosman Verdugo had three hits. Lowe (3–7) earned the win despite allowing eight hits, holding Lansing to three runs while striking out four. Ruben Galindo and Garrett Hawkins combined for 2 2/3 scoreless innings, with Hawkins recording his fifth save. Lansing matched Fort Wayne in offensive chances but stranded nine. Despite two hits from Jared Dickey—including a double—Lansing couldn’t string enough together to threaten late. Echavarria (2–5) took the loss after surrendering four runs in five innings. Storm Erupt for 14 Runs to Rout 66ers in San Bernardino Box Score The Lake Elsinore Storm exploded for 14 runs on 14 hits to thump Inland Empire 14–6 Thursday night at San Manuel Stadium. Eight of nine starters had at least one hit as the Storm surged ahead with a six-run sixth and piled on from there. Carlos Rodriguez was the catalyst, going 2-for-3 with a triple, three walks, three runs scored, and an RBI. Kavares Tears drove in three with a double, triple, and two walks, while Cobb Hightower added two hits, two walks, three runs scored, and a stolen base. Zach Evans chipped in two hits and drove in a pair, and Victor Figueroa had two hits and three RBIs. Lake Elsinore went 9-for-25 with runners in scoring position and left 12 on base. Starter Maikel Miralles exited after allowing three runs in 2 2/3 innings. Johan Moreno earned the win with 4 1/3 innings of relief, allowing three runs, and Tanner Smith closed it out. View full article

It was a mixed night for the Padres’ affiliates. El Paso’s offense clicked behind Brandon Lockridge and Luis Campusano in a 7–4 win. Fort Wayne rode a brilliant six-inning outing from Miguel Mendez to a shutout victory. San Antonio’s game was suspended while trailing 2–0 despite a strong outing from Jagger Haynes. Lake Elsinore fell 7–1, struggling at the plate and on the mound as Boston Bateman took the loss. Jorge Ruiz burned them for three RBIs. Padres Transactions San Diego Padres optioned RHP Ron Marinaccio to El Paso Chihuahuas Chihuahuas Capitalize on Chaos to Outlast Isotopes Box Score The El Paso Chihuahuas used opportunistic baserunning and late-inning execution to secure a 7–4 win over Albuquerque on Wednesday night. Brandon Lockridge sparked the offense early with a solo homer in the third, and Forrest Wall added a triple. The fifth inning turned wild. After Mason McCoy and Lockridge reached, a pickoff attempt gone wrong allowed both to score, swinging momentum in El Paso’s favor. In the seventh, the Chihuahuas piled on. RBI singles from Yonathan Perlaza and Nate Mondou extended the lead, and aggressive baserunning — including a double steal and a throwing error — padded the margin to 7–4. Luis Campusano went 2-for-4 with one walk and one run scored, while Perlaza and Mondou combined for three hits and three RBIs. Lockridge reached base twice, homered, and scored twice. Francis Pena earned the win in relief with two innings and one earned run, while Sean Reynolds closed the door with a clean ninth to notch the save. El Paso pitchers tallied 17 strikeouts and held Albuquerque to just five hits, neutralizing two Isotope homers with steady bullpen work. Guillemette’s Blast Spoiled by Rain as Missions Game Suspended Box Score San Antonio’s game against Corpus Christi was cut short by rain just after the fifth inning began, with the Missions trailing 2–0. Jagger Haynes struck out six in 4 2/3 innings but allowed two runs while walking five. After a leadoff single by Luis Baez, Garret Guillemette crushed a two-run homer to left — his second of the season — giving the Hooks a lead they wouldn’t relinquish before the skies opened up. The Missions struggled to generate run support despite putting multiple runners on early. Romeo Sanabria, Devin Ortiz, and Wyatt Hoffman all collected singles, but San Antonio finished 0-for-3 with runners in scoring position and stranded four. Reliever Jared Kollar replaced Haynes just before the suspension, facing one batter. This suspended contest will be completed on Friday, July 4th. Mendez Fires Gem as TinCaps Shut Out Lugnuts Box Score Miguel Mendez delivered a masterful performance Wednesday night, leading the Fort Wayne TinCaps to a 2–0 shutout win over the Lansing Lugnuts at Parkview Field. Mendez worked six scoreless innings, striking out nine while allowing just two hits and two walks. He earned his fifth win of the season. The TinCaps gave Mendez a lead in the first inning. Kai Roberts walked, stole second, and scored on a Leo De Vries RBI double. In the fifth, Brandon Butterworth doubled, advanced on a wild pitch, and scored on Ryan Jackson’s two-out single. Jack Costello led the offense with a 3-for-4 night, including his 14th double of the season. Butterworth and De Vries each had extra-base hits, and Rosman Verdugo reached base three times with a single and two walks. The TinCaps' defense turned two double plays to help preserve the shutout. After Mendez exited, Bodi Rascon and Cole Paplham handled the final three innings. Paplham walked two but struck out none in the ninth to record his first save. Fort Wayne totaled nine hits and four walks while stranding eight runners. Despite missed opportunities, the early runs and dominant pitching sealed the win. Storm Falter In Middle Innings On Way To 7–1 Loss Box Score The Lake Elsinore Storm couldn’t overcome a steady Inland Empire attack and a tough night at the plate, falling 7–1 on Wednesday at The Diamond. Zach Evans provided the lone offensive spark for the Storm, going 2-for-3 with an RBI single in the sixth. Starter Boston Bateman pitched into the fifth but allowed four runs (one earned) on three hits and two walks. His outing unraveled in the fifth when Inland Empire plated three runs, aided by a fielding error and a pair of RBI singles from Jorge Ruiz and Harold Coll. Adam Conrad entered with two on and two out but couldn’t stop the damage, surrendering two run-scoring singles that put the Storm behind 4–0. Victor Figueroa doubled and scored Lake Elsinore’s only run, coming home on Evans’ single. The Storm stranded eight runners and finished just 1-for-8 with runners in scoring position. Kavares Tears and Kaden Hollow combined for five strikeouts in the top third of the lineup. Storm pitchers allowed 13 hits and walked five, while their own offense managed just seven hits while drawing two walks. View full article

Manny Machado has been selected to be the All-Star Game starter for the National League at third base. This is his fourth selection as a starter. He is the only Padre to be fan-selected to start the All-Star Game, happening later this month in Atlanta. Machado is enjoying yet another standout season. He’s slashing .289/.351/.471 with 13 homers and 50 RBI, and his slugging percentage leads the Padres. Machado’s advanced metrics further underscore his efficiency: he boasts a .356 wOBA and a .378 xwOBA, with a hard-hit rate near 49%. On the Padres, he trails only Fernando Tatis Jr. with a 2.5 FanGraphs WAR. He crossed the 350-career-homer barrier in June and is closing in on 2,000 career hits, setting him up for major milestones if he keeps this pace. View full rumor