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ECM PADRES REPORT: GUARDIANS SALVAGE ONE GAME AT PETCO

Story by Liz Alper
 
Photo via @padres on Twitter
 
June 15, 2023 (San Diego) - The Padres looked for the sweep tonight against Cleveland.  Logan Allen started for the Guardians against Ryan Weathers.

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ECM PADRES REPORT: PADRES SHUT OUT GUARDIANS FOR SERIES W

Story by Liz Alper
 
Photo via @padres on Twitter
 
June 14, 2023 (San Diego) - The Padres had a good welcome-home game yesterday as they defeated the Guardians in game one.  They tried to take the series today with Aaron Civale on the mound for Cleveland against Michael Wacha.

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ECM PADRES REPORT: PADRES DOWN GUARDIANS IN GAME ONE

Story by Liz Alper
 
Photo:  Grossmont High alum Joe Musgrove via @padres on Twitter
 
June 13, 2023 (San Diego) - The Padres returned home after a short road trip to host the Guardians.  Tanner Bibee started tonight’s game one for Cleveland against Grossmont High alum Joe Musgrove.

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BARREL RACERS FIND THEIR STRIDE IN LAKESIDE

Story and photos by Shiloh Ireland

 

 June 11, 2023 (Lakeside) – Barrel racing is a rodeo event where contestants attempt to complete a clover-leaf pattern around three barrels in the fastest way possible. Depending on the size of the arena, 15 seconds and up are average times.

On June 8, the Lakeside Rodeo grounds held barrel racing practice, including timed sessions. These fun events are regularly held and are free to the public to attend.


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ECM PADRES REPORT: JONES WALKS IT OFF TO AVOID SWEEP

Story by Liz Alper
 
Photo:  Blake Snell struck out 12 in seven innings.  Via @padres on Twitter
 
June 11, 2023 (Denver) - The Padres went for the sweep today in Denver.  Blake Snell started against Dinelson Lamet for Colorado.
 
Today, the Rockies got the hot start as Ezequiel Tovar homered in the first and Colorado led 1-0 after one.

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ECM PADRES REPORT: PADRES COME FROM BEHIND TO SNATCH GAME TWO

Story by Liz Alper

Photo:  Manny Machado via @padres on Twitter

 

June 10, 2023 (Denver) - The Padres swooped into Denver with a mission that they accomplished last night.  They looked to take the series tonight with Ryan Weathers on the mound against Denver native Kyle Freeland for the Rockies.


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ECM PADRES REPORT: ROCKIES DEMOLISHED IN DENVER

Story by Liz Alper
 
Photo:  Yu Darvish via @padres on Twitter
 
June 9, 2023 (Denver) - The Padres took off for a weekend in Colorado.  Yu Darvish started tonight’s game one against Austin Gomber for the Rockies.

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ECM PADRES REPORT: PADRES DROWN MARINERS FOR SPLIT

Story by Liz Alper

Photo:  Matt Carpenter via @padres on Twitter

 

June 7, 2023 (San Diego) - The Padres tried to split with the Mariners today.  George Kirby started for Seattle against Michael Wacha.


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3RD ANNUAL BASKETBALL TOURNAMENT HONOR LIFE OF 13-YEAR-OLD KILLED IN TRAGIC CAR ACCIDENT

By Jessyka Heredia

 

June 7, 2023 (Lemon Grove)- The Lemon Grove Recreation Center will be hosting the 3rd annual 3-on-3 Trevon Harris basketball tournament on June 10, 2023, from 8:30 a.m. to 2 p.m.


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BMX CHAMPION KILLED IN JUMP AT X-GAMES TRACK IN RAMONA

By Miriam Raftery

June 7, 2023 (Ramona) -- The rider who died yesterday afternoon in a crash while performing jumps at the Slayground Motocross Park in Ramona as been identified as Patrick Michael Casey of Riverside, according to the San Diego County Medical Examiner's office. 

A  BMX champion who turned pro at age16,  Casey is remembered as "an incredible BMX rider, multiple X games, Simple Session medalist, and an all-around fantastic human," Simple Session posted on Facebook. "We are heartbroken about the news and sending lots of love and prayers to his wife, Chase, his son Reid, and his daughter Taytum. This crushing news will send shockwaves through the BMX and action sports world today."


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ECM PADRES REPORT: MARINERS TAKE GAME ONE OF TWO-GAMER

Story by Liz Alper
 
Photo:  SDSU alum and golfer Xander Schauffele threw out the first pitch tonight.  Via @padres on Twitter
 
June 6, 2023 (San Diego) - After the Padres split with the Cubs, they left and the Mariners came to town for two games.  Logan Gilbert started tonight’s game one for Seattle against Grossmont High alum Joe Musgrove.

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ECM PADRES REPORT: PADRES SPLIT SERIES WITH CUBS

Story by Liz Alper
 
Photo:  Blake Snell fanned eight tonight.  Via @padres on Twitter
 
June 5, 2023 (San Diego) - The Padres had a rare fourth game on a Monday with the Cubs, trying to split the series.  Kyle Hendricks started for Chicago against Blake Snell.

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ECM PADRES REPORT: PADRES DROPPED BY CUBS AGAIN

Story by Liz Alper
 
Photo via @padres on Twitter
 
June 4, 2023 (San Diego) - The Padres and Cubs have one game apiece and looked to take the series today.  Marcus Stroman started for Chicago against Ryan Weathers.

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ECM PADRES REPORT: PADRES EVEN SERIES WITH TWO-HOMER NIGHT FROM TATIS JR.

Story by Liz Alper
 
Photo:  Yu Darvish struck out nine in seven innings.  Via @padres on Twitter
 
June 3, 2023 (San Diego) - The Padres were dropped by one run last night by the Cubs.  They tried again tonight with Drew Smyly on the mound for Chicago against Yu Darvish.

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ECM PADRES REPORT: CUBS DROP PADRES IN GAME ONE

Story by Liz Alper
 
Photo via @padres on Twitter
 
June 2, 2023 (San Diego) - The Padres are finally home and hosting the Cubs for the weekend.  Jameson Taillon started game one for Chicago against Michael Wacha.

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MLB TAKES OVER PADRE BROADCASTS AFTER BANKRUPT BALLY SPORTS PARENT BREACHES TV DEAL

By Editor, Times of San Diego, a member of the San Diego Online News Association

Photo:  Ha-Seong Kim had the decisive blast a the Padres’ 4-2 ninth-inning comeback broadcast on Bally Sports San Diego in 2022. Photo credit: Screen shot, Bally Sports San Diego

June 1, 2023 (San Diego) - The Padres and Bally Sports are partners no more.

Major League Baseball abruptly took over production of all Padre local games starting Wednesday with the Padres 2-1 loss to the Miami Marlins. But fans have options on multiple platforms to continue watching their favorite team.

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ECM PADRES REPORT: PADRES ROUT MARLINS 10-1

Story by Liz Alper

Photo via @padres on Twitter

 

June 1, 2023 (Miami) - The Padres kicked off June in Miami.  What a beautiful place to be.  They were playing for the series today with Grossmont High alum Joe Musgrove on the mound against Jesus Luzardo for the Marlins.


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ECM PADRES REPORT: FISH SWIM OFF WITH SERIES EVENING WIN

Story by Liz Alper

Photo via @padres on Twitter

 

May 31, 2023 (Miami) - The Padres won in fine fashion in Miami yesterday and looked to repeat today with Blake Snell on the hill against Braxton Garrett for the Marlins.


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ECM PADRES REPORT: PADRES BAIT AND SWITCH FISH

Story by Liz Alper

Photo via @padres on Twitter

 

May 30, 2023 (Miami) - The Padres went from New York to Miami for three games with the Marlins.  Ryan Weathers started today against Sandy Alcantara for Miami.


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SDSU SOFTBALL FALLS TO UTAH 7-2 IN NCAA SUPER REGIONAL FINAL

Aztecs finish season with a 39-17 record

Source:  goaztecs.com

May 28, 2023 (Salt Lake City) -  San Diego State’s season came to an end with a 7-2 loss at No. 15 overall seed Utah in the NCAA Salt Lake City Regional final Sunday afternoon at Dumke Family Softball Stadium. The Aztecs (39-17) captured the Mountain West Tournament and NCAA Los Angeles Regional before falling a victory short in the NCAA Super Regional of making it to the Women’s College World Series in Oklahoma City. 


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ECM PADRES REPORT: PADRES DEALT BLOW IN NYC

Story by Liz Alper

Photo via @padres on Twitter

 

May 28, 2023 (New York) - The Padres and Yankees both vied for the series today.  Yu Darvish started against Gerrit Cole.


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SDSU SOFTBALL FALLS AT UTAH IN NCAA SUPER REGIONAL

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May 27, 2023 (Salt Lake City) - The San Diego State softball team dropped the second game of the best-of-three series in the NCAA Super Regional at No. 15 overall seed Utah Saturday afternoon at Dumke Family Softball Stadium. With the 10-1, five-inning loss, the Aztecs (39-16) and Utes (41-14) will play at noon MT (11 a.m. PT) Sunday for the right to advance to the Women’s College World Series.


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ECM PADRES REPORT: KINER-FALEFA WALKS IT OFF IN EXTRAS

Story by Liz Alper
 
Photo via @padres on Twitter
 
May 27, 2023 (New York) - Good morning!  The Padres have their first two morning games in a long time today and tomorrow.  Michael Wacha started today against Luis Severino for New York.

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SDSU SOFTBALL EDGES UTAH 4-3 AT NCAA SUPER REGIONALS

SDSU one win away from first Women’s College World Series appearance

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May 27, 2023 (Salt Lake City) -  A.J. Murphy hit a go-ahead two-run double in the top of the fourth inning and the 1-2 pitching duo of Allie Light and Dee Dee Hernandez allowed just five hits against the fourth-best hitting team in the country to lift the San Diego State softball team to a 4-3 win at the No. 15 overall seed Utah in the opener of the NCAA Salt Lake City Regional on Friday night. The Aztecs (39-15) now lead the best-of-three series with the Utes (40-14) and can clinch a berth in the Women’s College World Series with a win at 3 p.m. MT (2 p.m. PT) Saturday.


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SDSU BASEBALL ELIMINATED BY FRESNO STATE AT MOUNTAIN WEST CHAMPIONSHIPS

Bulldogs hit a pair of two-run homers to sink Aztecs

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May 26, 2023 (Fresno) - Second-seeded San Diego State was eliminated from the 2023 Mountain West Championship on Friday after suffering a 4-2 defeat to No. 4 seed Fresno State at Pete Beiden Field at Bob Bennett Stadium.


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ECM PADRES REPORT: FRIARS STUN YANKS IN BRONX

Story by Liz Alper
 
Photo:  Grossmont High alum Joe Musgrove via @padres on Twitter
 
May 26, 2023 (New York) - The Padres had a decent time in Washington, but now, it’s time for a challenge as they went to the Bronx for the weekend to face the Yankees.  Grossmont High alum Joe Musgrove started against Randy Vasquez for New York.

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SDSU BASEBALL STYMIED BY AIR FORCE AT MOUNTAIN WEST CHAMPIONSHIPS

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May 25, 2023 (Fresno) - San Diego State was limited to four hits on Thursday in a 12-1 setback to Air Force in seven innings in the opening game of the 2023 Mountain West Baseball Championship at Pete Beiden Field at Bob Bennett Stadium.


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ECM PADRES REPORT: ODOR'S NINTH INNING HEROICS GIVE PADRES SERIES OVER NATS

Story by Liz Alper
 
Photo via @padres on Twitter
 
May 25, 2023 (Washington, D.C.) - The Padres and the Nats vied for the series today.  Blake Snell started against Jake Irving for Washington.

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ECM PADRES REPORT: NATS GET ONE BACK

Story by Liz Alper
 
Photo via @padres on Twitter
 
May 24, 2023 (Washington, D.C.) - The Padres ended the Nats in fine fashion last night.  They looked to take the series tonight with Ryan Weathers on the mound against Trevor Williams for Washington.

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ECM PADRES REPORT: W IN WASHINGTON

Story by Liz Alper

Photo:  Juan Soto and Xander Bogaerts via @padres on Twitter
 
May 23, 2023 (Washington, D.C.) - The Padres are out of town until June and their first stop is Washington.  Yu Darvish started game one tonight against ex-Padre Mackenzie Gore for the Nats.

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