Padres drop series with rivals, hope for turnaround against A’s

SAN DIEGO, CALIFORNIA - MAY 20: Randy Vasquez #98 of the San Diego Padres pitches against the Los Angeles Dodgers during the first inning at Petco Park on May 20, 2026 in San Diego, California. (Photo by Orlando Ramirez/Getty Images) | Getty Images This was a tough series for the San Diego Padres. Not because their offense couldn’t put together runs in the finale. Not just because it was against the rival Los Angeles Dodgers. It was tough for all those reasons and more. But what made it tough