Good Morning San Diego: Padres sneak out win after interesting ninth inning with Mason Miller on the mound
TL;DR
The San Diego Padres secured a 2-0 victory over the Seattle Mariners, with Mason Miller earning a four-out save. Randy Vasquez pitched six scoreless innings, while the Padres' offense struggled, with key players going hitless.
Key points
- Mason Miller earned a four-out save for the Padres.
- Randy Vasquez pitched six scoreless innings.
- Top hitters for the Padres went 0-for-16.
- The Padres won the game 2-0 against the Mariners.
- The next game is scheduled for today at 4:15 p.m.
- San Diego traded two pitchers to the Kansas City Royals for catcher Freddy Fermin and both pitchers could help the Padres today. However, it was evident in the 2025 season they needed an upgrade from Martin Maldonado and Elias Diaz and Fermin was that. This season, he has struggled offensively and Cheri Bell of *Gaslamp Ball* says he needs to be better.
- The Padres lineup has rarely been the same under Stammen, but to this point, he has been unable to find a combination that can produce on a consistent basis. Thomas Conroy of *Gaslamp Ball* takes a look at how the order fared after its first stress test of the season.
- Padres pitching prospect Kash Mayfield continues to impress in High-A and recently delivered a five-inning one hit performance to keep his ERA under 2.00 for the season.
- Matt Waldron was expected to be released by many of the Friar Faithful to make room on the roster for Lucas Giolito, but it was announced Friday that he is headed to the 15-day IL, which means he will remain with the organization – for now.
- Ever wonder what your favorite Padres did for work before they made it to the big leagues? Jeff Sanders of the *San Diego Union-Tribune* found out. **Baseball News:**
- Kyle Schwarber became the first player to hit 20 homeruns this season and helped the Philadelphia Phillies beat the Pittsburgh Pirates.
- The Chicago Cubs took the first game of their series against the Chicago White Sox.
- The St. Louis Cardinals walked off the Kansas City Royals in the first game of their series.
- New York Mets pitcher Clay Holmes was hit by a comebacker and fractured his fibula which will cause him to miss significant time this season.
- Arizona Diamondbacks pitcher Merrill Kelly threw a complete game and helped his team beat the Colorado Rockies.
- The Los Angeles Dodgers placed pitcher Blake Snell on the IL with loose bodies in his elbow.
Q&A
How did Mason Miller perform in the ninth inning against the Mariners?
Mason Miller secured a four-out save, striking out two batters in the ninth inning despite walking the leadoff batter and allowing a single.
Who was the starting pitcher for the Padres in the game against the Mariners?
Randy Vasquez started the game for the Padres, pitching six scoreless innings with no walks and three strikeouts.
What was the performance of the Padres' top hitters in the game?
The top hitters, including Jackson Merrill, Fernando Tatis Jr., and Manny Machado, went a combined 0-for-16 with four strikeouts.
What are the Padres' plans for the next game in the series?
The Padres are scheduled to play the second game of the series today at 4:15 p.m.
