Loss to Brewers underscores gulf between run production at Petco Park versus on road
Consider it the Padres’ biggest head-scratcher during a season finally old enough to earn a driver’s license. Why is the offense so good on the road and so punchless at home?
On Wednesday, the offense could not overcome four hits and two runs from the Brewers. They could not cash in with starting pitcher Yu Darvish continuing a remarkable run, throwing 6 2/3 innings of three-hit ball and just two walks across 108 pitches. “You look at our overall numbers. I don’t think they’re horrible. Middle of the pack, or maybe a little bit better in the National League. I think offense is down, across the board. But I think the slug factor’s hurting us a little bit.”in baseball. They’ve hit the fourth fewest home runs this season, including two more on the road than at home, though they’ve played four more times away from Petco.
Melvin, for his part, predicted a fair share of offensive unevenness since spring training, given the loss of superstar Fernando Tatis Jr. The goal, as mapped, was to pile up as many close ones as possible early and hope the magnificent starting pitching held up.The Padres continue to lack the big hit, though, especially at home. The issue is not solely timeliness, but also power and pop. The two- and three-run homers remain elusive.
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