Padres have a pattern of responding when time is short, but eventually that might not work; latest crucial series is against the Dodgers at Petco Park this weekend
It is in the things said around the clubhouse over the course of months. It is in the gigantic heap of close losses and missed opportunities.
Their .830 OPS is fourth highest in the major leagues in that span and 101 points better than it was in the season’s first 94 games. Their .276 batting average with runners in scoring position is seventh highest in the majors in that span and 44 points better than their MLB-low mark through July 17. Juan Soto has a 1.311 OPS over those 15 games. Manny Machado cooled the second half of July, but still has an .810 OPS since July 18.
In fact, their play rising to its current level only when it absolutely had to can be seen as highlighting their need to identify what some inside the organization believe is a systemic issue. Multiple players talked about how losing two of three to the Pirates a week ago was something of a wakeup call. The question of why they hit the snooze button so many times was mostly met with shrugs. But in their answers also hinted at something resembling complacency.
Yes, this is a familiar pattern. Look at the Padres’ past two playoff seasons. Urgency works for them.
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