San Diego then got swept by the Los Angeles Angels, who sit in last place in the AL West. All three games were tight, but the Padres lost them 2-1, 4-2 and 3-2.
Over the last five games, San Diego’s starting pitchers have combined for a 2.53 ERA. The lineup has also averaged 8.2 hits per game, right up there with their 8.8 mark prior to the losing streak.
Through June 1, the Padres were 32-29, good enough for second place in the NL West and the second NL Wild Card spot. San Diego may still be second in the division – albeit now trailing the Los Angeles Dodgers by 8.0 games – but they are now the third NL Wild Card team with four teams trailing them by just 0.5 games.
