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The San Diego Padres made a last push to overcome their worst losing streak of the season with winning four of their last seven games against Arizona Diamondbacks and the Toronto Blue Jays. The two wins against the Blue Jays came on back-to-back days heading into the All-Star break. With only Mason Miller being named to the National League All-Star roster, the rest of the team got the week off to rest and reset before San Diego returns to the field against the Royals in Kansas City at 5:10 p.m. on Friday.
The back-to-back wins over Toronto ensured the Padres would have a .500 record at the ceremonial half-way point of the season. It was a far fall from the 11 games over .500 they had been earlier this season before an eight-game losing streak dropped them out of playoff contention. The expectation is that with 66 games to go before season’s end, San Diego should have an opportunity to push for playoff position. The Padres Reacts Survey poll question this week on Gaslamp Ball is asking respondents to determine if the Padres will compete in the postseason.
The answer to this question may be determined by how San Diego performs in the 16 games after the All-Star break leading into the trade deadline. Of course, it would make sense the answer is no if the Padres become sellers and it might be easier to say yes if they buy. Worse than either outcome is San Diego plays well enough to remain mediocre, convincing general manager A.J. Preller to hold onto potential trade pieces while adding on the fringes with players who have not stood out to their previous organizations.
The results of the poll will be posted in the near future.
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