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The Padres’ latest shutout loss to the Diamondbacks is a gut-punch in a season already full of stinkers, with their tenth shutout and second in three days. Manager Craig Stammen called it a dismal day for both pitching and hitting, raising alarms as the All-Star break and trade deadline loom. Manny Machado insists the focus must stay on winning with the current roster, pushing back against criticism of uncompetitive at-bats and emphasizing the team’s daily effort. Meanwhile, Diamondbacks’ Brandon Pfaadt, once sent down to Triple-A, delivered a strong five-inning shutout, while Padres’ Walker Buehler cratered again, giving up seven runs — a sharp contrast to his June form. With the trade deadline near, the front office is watching closely to see if this team can rally or if it’s time to look ahead.

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