San Diego Padres' Jake Cronenworth hits a two-run home run during the first inning of a baseball game against the Athletics, Monday, April 7, 2025, in West Sacramento, Calif. (AP Photo/Godofredo A. Vásquez)
Cronenworth and Tatis homer to help the Padres beat the Athletics 5-4
WEST SACRAMENTO, Calif. (AP) — Jake Cronenworth hit a two-run homer in the first inning, Fernando Tatis Jr. added a solo shot in the seventh and the San Diego Padres beat the Athletics 5-4 on Monday night.
Michael King (2-0) gave up three runs and eight hits in 5 2/3 innings, and Robert Suarez pitched a perfect ninth for his fifth save. Manny Machado had two RBI doubles for San Diego.
Tyler Soderstrom hit solo shots in the third and seventh for the Athletics. His six homers this season are tied with New York Yankees star Aaron Judge for most in the majors.
Miguel Andujar and Jacob Wilson opened the bottom of the fourth with back-to-back singles, and Andujar scored on Max Muncy’s double. Lawrence Butler broke his bat on a slow roller to shortstop Xander Bogaerts but beat the throw for an infield single that drove in Wilson and cut the deficit to 4-3.
Luis Severino (0-2) fell behind 3-0 after four batters, then settled in. He allowed five runs and eight hits over seven innings without a walk.
San Diego Padres’ Jake Cronenworth watches his two-run home run during the first inning of a baseball game against the Athletics, Monday, April 7, 2025, in West Sacramento, Calif. (AP Photo/Godofredo A. Vásquez)
Key moment
Luis Arraez and Machado hit back-to-back doubles before Cronenworth’s homer made it 3-0 in the first.
Key stat
The Padres have the best record in baseball at 9-2. They are batting .282 this season, second-best behind the St. Louis Cardinals (.297).
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San Diego Padres right fielder Fernando Tatis Jr., left, celebrates with catcher Elias Díaz after the team’s victory over the Athletics in a baseball game Monday, April 7, 2025, in West Sacramento, Calif. (AP Photo/Godofredo A. Vásquez)
Dylan Cease takes the mound for the Padres on Tuesday, and Jeffrey Springs gets the start for the Athletics.
San Diego Padres pitcher Robert Suarez throws to an Athletics batter during the ninth inning of a baseball game Monday, April 7, 2025, in West Sacramento, Calif. (AP Photo/Godofredo A. Vásquez)Athletics’ Luis Severino pitches to a San Diego Padres batter during the sixth inning of a baseball game Monday, April 7, 2025, in West Sacramento, Calif. (AP Photo/Godofredo A. Vásquez)Athletics’ Lawrence Butler hits an RBI single during the fourth inning of a baseball game against the San Diego Padres, Monday, April 7, 2025, in West Sacramento, Calif. (AP Photo/Godofredo A. Vásquez)San Diego Padres shortstop Xander Bogaerts throws to first base for an out on Athletics’ Brent Rooker during the seventh inning of a baseball game Monday, April 7, 2025, in West Sacramento, Calif. (AP Photo/Godofredo A. Vásquez)San Diego Padres right fielder Fernando Tatis Jr., center, celebrates with shortstop Xander Bogaerts (2) and first baseman Jake Cronenworth after the team’s victory over the Athletics in a baseball game Monday, April 7, 2025, in West Sacramento, Calif. (AP Photo/Godofredo A. Vásquez)San Diego Padres’ Jake Cronenworth (9) celebrates with teammates at the dugout after hitting a two-run home run during the first inning of a baseball game against the Athletics, Monday, April 7, 2025, in West Sacramento, Calif. (AP Photo/Godofredo A. Vásquez)San Diego Padres pitcher Michael King, center, walks past manager Mike Shildt, left, as he exits during the sixth inning of a baseball game against the Athletics, Monday, April 7, 2025, in West Sacramento, Calif. (AP Photo/Godofredo A. Vásquez)Athletics shortstop Jacob Wilson (5) catches a pop up hit by San Diego Padres’ Jason Heyward during the sixth inning of a baseball game Monday, April 7, 2025, in West Sacramento, Calif. (AP Photo/Godofredo A. Vásquez)
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