Good Morning San Diego: One hit, one error result in ugly loss for Padres

TL;DR

The San Diego Padres suffered a 6-0 loss to the St. Louis Cardinals, managing only one hit in the game. Fernando Tatis Jr. committed a critical error that contributed to the defeat, marking a disappointing performance for the team.

Key points

Padres lost 6-0 to the Cardinals
Fernando Tatis Jr. made a critical error
Team managed only one hit in the game
Griffin Canning allowed six runs in 4.1 innings
Jake Cronenworth and Luis Campusano are injured

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SAN DIEGO, CALIFORNIA - MAY 08: Sung-Mun Song #24 of the San Diego Padres walks to the dugout after striking out during the third inning against the St. Louis Cardinals at Petco Park on May 08, 2026 in San Diego, California. (Photo by Orlando Ramirez/Getty Images) | Getty Images Fernando Tatis Jr. is a two-time Platinum Glove Award-winning right fielder, which is why his error on Friday night was inexplicable. Tatis Jr. misplayed a groundball off the bat of JJ Weatherholt with the bases loaded and it resulted in a Little League grand slam that put the St. Louis Cardinals ahead of the San Diego Padres, 4-0. It was evident Tatis Jr. was trying to field the ball in an effort to make a throw toward the infield in order to limit the number of runs scored on the play. Instead, the ball rolled under his glove and continued to roll until it reached the base of the right field wall. It was not something any fan of the Padres expected to see, and it may be the first sign that his struggles at the plate are affecting his play in the field. San Diego never threatened to get back in the game and lost the second game of the series to St. Louis, 6-0. As bad as the error was by Tatis Jr. the team performance at the plate was worse. over nine innings of baseball. A lineup that included , , , and Tatis Jr. in the top five batters was held to a single hit, which came off the bat of Merrill in the bottom of the fourth inning. That was the only inning San Diego threatened to score. After the leadoff single, Bogaerts and Machado hit back-to-back groundouts. Sheets and Tatis Jr. walked to load the bases, but grounded out to end the inning and the St. Louis pitching shutdown the Padres for the remainder of the game. was on the receiving end of the Tatis Jr. error and was charged with six runs over 4.1 innings pitched. He allowed seven hits, walked two and struck out five. , and combined to work the final 4.2 innings and allowed just four hits and no walks, while keeping the Cardinals off the board. San Diego only drew the two walks in the bottom of the fourth inning but struck out a combined 10 times while being held to one hit. The Padres will try to put the embarrassing loss behind them today in the third game of the series against the Cardinals at Petco Park at 4:15 p.m. **Padres News:**

Q&A

What caused the Padres' loss against the Cardinals?

The Padres lost 6-0 due to a combination of poor hitting, managing only one hit, and a critical error by Fernando Tatis Jr. that led to a Little League grand slam.

How did Fernando Tatis Jr.'s error impact the game?

Tatis Jr.'s error allowed the Cardinals to score four runs in one play, significantly contributing to the Padres' loss.

Who were the standout players in the Padres' loss to the Cardinals?

Jackson Merrill was the only player to record a hit for the Padres, while Griffin Canning was charged with six runs over 4.1 innings pitched.

What injuries are currently affecting the Padres' roster?

Jake Cronenworth and Luis Campusano were placed on the injured list due to a concussion and a fractured toe, respectively.