Good Morning San Diego: Padres win close game against White Sox to avoid sweep

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The San Diego Padres narrowly defeated the Chicago White Sox 4-3 to avoid a sweep. Griffin Canning made his first start for the Padres, allowing one run in five innings.

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Padres won 4-3 against White Sox
Griffin Canning made his first start for the Padres
Canning allowed one run and struck out seven
Xander Bogaerts hit an infield single for the win
Padres avoided their first sweep of the season

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San Diego, CA - May 3: Griffin Canning #17 of the San Diego Padres pitches against the Chicago White Sox at Petco Park on May 3, 2026 in San Diego, CA. (Photo by K.C. Alfred / The San Diego Union-Tribune via Getty Images) Griffin Canning made his first start as a member of the San Diego Padres *AND* it came at Petco Park in front of the Friar Faithful. Canning ended with a no-decision, but left the game after five innings, allowing just one run on a solo home run to Drew Romo, with seven strikeouts. Canning did not look good to start the game, but that could be due to his return from an Achilles injury that cost him the majority of the 2025 season. It would be understandable if the Southern California native had a hard time controlling his emotions in front of a large contingent of supportive family and friends. While Canning did not get the win, he did walk off the mound after the top of the fifth inning after striking out the side to get his team back to the plate in the bottom of the frame. San Diego did allow the Chicago White Sox to tie the game late, but Xander Bogaerts came through with an infield single that allowed the Padres to take a one-run lead at 4-3. Mason Miller came into lockdown the ninth inning and the win, which prevented San Diego from suffering its first sweep of the season. The Padres will hit the road to to take on the Giants at 6:45 p.m. today. **Padres News:**

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What was Griffin Canning's performance in his first start for the Padres?

Griffin Canning pitched five innings, allowing one run on a solo home run and recording seven strikeouts.

How did the Padres manage to win against the White Sox?

The Padres secured a 4-3 victory with an infield single from Xander Bogaerts that gave them a one-run lead late in the game.

What impact did the win have on the Padres' season?

The win prevented the Padres from suffering their first sweep of the season, helping to end a losing streak.

Good Morning San Diego: Padres win close game against White Sox to avoid sweep

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