Joey Lucchesi had been no exception. The Dodgers knock a lot of pitchers around.
Matched up with Dodgers ace Clayton Kershaw on Thursday, the second-year starter at least closed the gap in a 1-0 loss by the Padres in their 2019 home finale. It was the 12th loss in the last 14 games by the Padres, who finished 36-45 at Petco Park this season.
One more loss this weekend will clinch the Padres’ fourth straight 90-defeat season, their worst stretch since beginning their stay in San Diego with seven such campaigns from 1969 to 1975.