Padres Struggle as Canning’s Rough Start Leads to 7-1 Loss Against Brewers

In a disappointing outing for the San Diego Padres, starter Griffin Canning struggled mightily on Thursday against the Milwaukee Brewers at American Family Field. Canning began the game by walking the bases loaded and subsequently issued a walk that allowed the first run to score. Things didn’t improve from there; he surrendered three runs in the first inning and another three in the second before exiting after just 1.2 innings of work.

From the onset, it was clear that Canning was off his game. His pitches lacked competitiveness, with too many near misses failing to challenge Brewers batters. When Canning was forced to throw strikes, Milwaukee capitalized, quickly building a 6-0 lead after just two frames. Despite an exciting ninth inning the previous night, there was a palpable sense that the Padres were out of contention early, ultimately falling 7-1.

While Canning’s performance was a significant factor in the loss, the offensive lineup also contributed to the team’s struggles. The top three hitters—Xander Bogaerts, Fernando Tatis Jr., and Manny Machado—combined for a dismal 1-for-11 at the plate, with Tatis Jr. striking out three times in five at-bats. The middle of the order fared slightly better, with the four through eight batters going 6-for-19, led by Nick Castellanos, who recorded two hits.

The Padres’ bullpen did their part, allowing just one run over the final 6.1 innings, giving the team a glimmer of hope for a comeback. However, the much-needed rally never materialized. Looking ahead, the Padres will travel to Seattle to face the Mariners tonight at 6:40 p.m., hoping to bounce back from this tough defeat.

Note: This recap is an independently written summary based on publicly available reporting.