Padres' JP Sears Struggles In San Diego Debut Loss To Diamondbacks

The San Diego Padres suffered a 6-2 loss to the Arizona Diamondbacks in J.P. Sears' debut start for the team, where he struggled by allowing five runs on 10 hits and a walk over five innings. The Diamondbacks scored in each of the first four innings off Sears, who has had a challenging season with a 5.12 ERA and 1.31 WHIP, and his performance continued a recent trend of difficulties. The Padres' offense also underperformed, going 2-for-7 with runners in scoring position, contributing to the defeat. Meanwhile, Diamondbacks starter Brandon Pfaadt held the Padres effectively, retiring most batters with his sinker and changeup and limiting hits after a shaky start. Sears was acquired at the trade deadline alongside Mason Miller, with the Padres hoping that pitching at pitcher-friendly Petco Park will improve his numbers, but he faces pressure to perform to maintain his rotation spot. The Padres will look to rebound with Yu Darvish scheduled to start their next game.