On August 1st, the Padres took on the Los Angeles Dodgers in the first of a four game series. Going into tonight’s game San Diego was sitting 7 games under .500.
Joey Lucchesi got the start tonight and threw a solid 5 innings, but in the bottom of the 6th the Dodgers’ bats came alive. Trey Wingenter was called in with the bases loaded and Wil Smith took full advantage, hitting a grand slam to center field. Adrian Morejon gave up 2 more runs during his 2 inning outing, but lucchesi was credited with the loss.