Padres beat Angels 4-1 with late rally

Laureano and Tatis drive in two runs each to lift San Diego past Los Angeles

Apr. 19, 2026 at 5:03am

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A fragmented, geometric painting in bold colors depicts the key moments of the Padres' 4-1 win over the Angels, with players and the field abstracted into angular shapes and planes.An abstract, cubist-inspired illustration captures the intensity and dynamism of the late-game heroics that lifted the Padres to victory over the Angels.Los Angeles Today

The San Diego Padres defeated the Los Angeles Angels 4-1 on Saturday night, breaking through late with a two-run eighth inning and adding two more runs in the ninth. Ramón Laureano and Fernando Tatis Jr. each drove in two runs to lead the Padres' offense, while Germán Márquez threw 5 2/3 scoreless innings in a strong start.

Why it matters

This win keeps the Padres in contention in the competitive National League West division race, while the Angels continue to struggle to find consistency this season.

The details

The game was scoreless until the eighth inning, when Laureano and Tatis delivered RBI hits to give the Padres a 2-0 lead. The Angels trimmed the deficit to 2-1 in the bottom of the eighth, but San Diego added two more runs in the ninth to secure the victory. Padres reliever Adrian Morejon earned the win, while Mason Miller recorded the save despite allowing a hit and a walk in the ninth.

  • The game was played on Saturday, April 19, 2026.
  • Padres reliever Mason Miller extended his scoreless streak to 31 2/3 innings dating back to last August 6.

The players

Ramón Laureano

An outfielder for the San Diego Padres who drove in two runs to help lead his team to victory.

Fernando Tatis Jr.

A star infielder for the San Diego Padres who also drove in two runs in the win over the Angels.

Germán Márquez

The Padres' starting pitcher who threw 5 2/3 scoreless innings and struck out five batters.

Adrian Morejon

The Padres' relief pitcher who earned the win after throwing 1 1/3 scoreless innings.

Mason Miller

The Padres' closer who recorded the save despite allowing a hit and a walk in the ninth inning.

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What they’re saying

“We must continue to grind and find ways to win close games like this. Every victory is crucial in this division race.”

— Ramón Laureano, Padres Outfielder

“Germán set the tone early with his strong outing, and our bullpen did a great job of holding the lead. This was a total team effort.”

— Fernando Tatis Jr., Padres Infielder

What’s next

The Padres and Angels will wrap up their series on Sunday, with San Diego's Michael King facing Los Angeles' Reid Detmers.

The takeaway

This hard-fought victory showcases the Padres' resilience and ability to win close games, which will be crucial as they continue to battle for position in the competitive NL West. The Angels, meanwhile, will need to find more consistency if they hope to turn their season around.