Padres turn to Ryan Bergert in bid to avert sweep by Dodgers

Padres pregame: Looking to escape LA with a win

The Padres have not been swept in a four-game set since 2017 in Atlanta. They’ve already lost five of six to start this road trip through the NL West. They’ve lost 10 and 17 to start June and are suddenly six games out of first in the division and tied for the last wild-card spot in the NL. Asked late Wednesday night about the urgency to escape Los Angeles with at least one win, Padres manager Mike Shildt replied the only way he knows how: “I un…

Padres turn to Ryan Bergert in bid to avert sweep by Dodgers

After making three strong starts in succession, San Diego Padres rookie right-hander Ryan Bergert will get the biggest test of his young career when he pitches on the road against the Los Angeles Dodgers on Thursday night.

MLB News: Padres turn to Ryan Bergert in bid to avert sweep by Dodgers

After making three strong starts in succession, San Diego Padres rookie right-hander Ryan Bergert will get the biggest test of his young career when he pitches on the road against the Los Angeles Dodgers on Thursday night. Adding to the responsibility is that Bergert, 25, will try to avoid a four-game sweep by the Dodgers. […]

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