Bogaerts and Miller lead Padres to 4-1 win over Mariners in Vedder Cup opener

San Diego extends winning streak to 6 games with victory in cross-state rivalry matchup.

Apr. 15, 2026 at 4:33am

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A cubist, geometric painting depicting a baseball game between the San Diego Padres and Seattle Mariners, with the players and field fractured into sharp, overlapping planes of vibrant colors.The Padres' victory over the Mariners in the Vedder Cup opener showcases the intensity and competitive spirit of this cross-state rivalry.Fresno Today

Xander Bogaerts had three hits and three RBIs, and Mason Miller pitched a perfect ninth inning as the San Diego Padres defeated the Seattle Mariners 4-1 on Tuesday night in the opening game of the Vedder Cup, a cross-state rivalry series named after Pearl Jam frontman Eddie Vedder.

Why it matters

The Padres and Mariners share a spring training complex, and the Vedder Cup formalizes their regular season matchups. The Mariners won the season series 5-1 last year to claim the trophy, a Fender Telecaster guitar signed by Vedder, so the Padres will be looking to reclaim the cup in 2026.

The details

Bogaerts drove in three runs with a two-run single in the third inning, helping the Padres jump out to a 3-1 lead. Padres starter Michael King held the Mariners to one run on four hits over six innings, striking out five. Closer Mason Miller pitched a perfect ninth inning to record his fifth save and extend his scoreless innings streak to 29 2/3, the longest active streak in the majors.

  • The Padres and Mariners played the opening game of the 2026 Vedder Cup on Tuesday, April 15.
  • Mason Miller's scoreless innings streak is currently at 29 2/3 innings, the longest active streak in MLB.

The players

Xander Bogaerts

The Padres' star shortstop, who had three hits and three RBIs in the win.

Mason Miller

The Padres' closer, who pitched a perfect ninth inning to record his fifth save and extend his scoreless innings streak to 29 2/3, the longest active streak in the majors.

Michael King

The Padres' starting pitcher, who held the Mariners to one run on four hits over six innings, striking out five.

Eddie Vedder

The Pearl Jam frontman, who has ties to both the San Diego and Seattle communities, and for whom the Vedder Cup is named.

Bryan Woo

The Mariners' starting pitcher, who allowed three runs and eight hits in seven innings.

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What they’re saying

“We must not let individuals continue to damage private property in San Francisco.”

— Robert Jenkins, San Francisco resident

“Fifty years is such an accomplishment in San Francisco, especially with the way the city has changed over the years.”

— Gordon Edgar, grocery employee

What’s next

The Padres and Mariners will play the second game of their Vedder Cup series on Wednesday, April 16.

The takeaway

The Padres' win in the Vedder Cup opener extends their winning streak to six games and keeps them in the hunt for the NL West title, while the Mariners' four-game winning streak was snapped. The annual Vedder Cup matchup between these two West Coast rivals is an important part of the MLB regular season schedule.