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Padres’ Deadline Deals Power 12-Win Run, Trim NL West Lead to One Game

Fueled by key acquisitions like Mason Miller with support from Freddy Fermin, San Diego enters a decisive seven-game series in San Francisco that could determine the NL West champion.

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San Diego Padres catcher Freddy Fermin (54) and pitcher Mason Miller celebrate after defeating the Arizona Diamondbacks in a baseball game, Wednesday, Aug. 6, 2025, in Phoenix. (AP Photo/Rick Scuteri)
Aug 3, 2025; San Diego, California, USA; San Diego Padres right fielder Fernando Tatis Jr. (23), left, Ramon Laureano (5), center and Jackson Merrill (3) leave the field after the Padres beat the St. Louis Cardinals at Petco Park. Mandatory Credit: Denis Poroy-Imagn Images
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Overview

  • San Diego has gone 12-3 since the July 31 trade deadline, climbing to within one game of first place after Monday’s 4-1 victory in San Francisco.
  • Closer Mason Miller has struck out all three batters he faced in recent high-leverage outings, reinforcing what was already a strong bullpen.
  • Catcher Freddy Fermin delivered his first home run as a Padre, providing a two-run cushion in Monday’s win at Oracle Park.
  • The Giants have won five of nine games since trading three regulars at the deadline but still trail San Diego by two games in the division.
  • Seven of San Diego’s next ten games are against the Giants, a stretch that could decide the division ahead of a September slate featuring 16 games against non-playoff opponents.