MILWAUKEE -- This was to be the road trip where the Padres made their stand -- by not only keeping their team together at the July 31 non-waiver Trade Deadline, but also where they could gain upward momentum in the standings.
But after a promising start to their 10-game road trip, the Padres fizzled, dropping their last three games of a series to the Brewers, the latest setback Thursday, as they fell, 10-1, at Miller Park.
A trip that began 4-1 and then 5-2 dissolved into a 5-5 finish against the Mets, Marlins and finally the Brewers.