Padres Bullpen Falters Late as King Loses Control in 7th
San Diego's previously reliable bullpen gave up a lead against Washington, with Michael King unraveling after a strong six-inning start.
Michael King delivered six quality innings against the Nationals on May 30 but returned for the seventh and lost command. A leadoff single, a fielder's choice that failed to record an out, a walk, and a hit batter allowed Washington to close within one run. The Padres bullpen, which had been a bright spot amid offensive and rotation struggles, failed to hold the lead. San Diego's overall performance concerns — weak offense, shaky rotation, and now a bullpen hiccup — compound heading into the next series.
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