Padres News: Friars Continue To Disappoint Pitchers After Strong Starts

Padres can't seem to back up their arm on the hill

The San Diego Padres have endured a disappointing start to the season, causing their once-promising championship aspirations to fade away in the eyes of the national media. While it is still early in the season, the team's lackluster performance has sparked concerns among fans and other baseball pundits. The Padres, however, are confident they can turn things around with plenty of games left to be played. 

The Padres dropped their 28th game on Saturday against the New York Yankees, and it wasn't due to the pitching. Instead, it was the offense that once again failed to deliver when it mattered most. Despite having the opportunity to win the game, the Padres' offense only managed to collect three hits.

Padres insider Kevin Acee provided some not-so-great news regarding the duo of pitching and hitting. 

Yesterday was the fifth straight start in which Wacha has gone at least six innings and allowed no more than two runs. The Padres are 3-2 in those games. For the season, the Padres are just 10-9 in games in which their starter goes at least six innings and allows no more than two runs.

This is not what everyone expected of this team, considering the lofty expectations placed on the offensive prowess. The Padres were anticipated to have one of the best lineups in the league, but it's been quite the opposite, leaving everyone puzzled as to the reasons behind their struggles.

The offensive slump is nothing short of astonishing, and it's been disappointing. The Padres' fans, who had high hopes for this season, are understandably concerned and frustrated. When will the team turn it around? Will the team turn it around? These are all legit questions to ask, as there seems to be no sign of hope. 

The players and coaches must find something to fix this because this is out of the ordinary for a team this talented.