Mariners Look to End Road Skid Against Padres

Seattle visits San Diego in first matchup of the season between the two teams.

Apr. 14, 2026 at 8:04am

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The Seattle Mariners will look to snap a five-game road losing streak when they visit the San Diego Padres on Tuesday night. The Mariners are currently 8-9 on the season and sit fourth in the AL West, while the Padres are 10-6 and second in the NL West.

Why it matters

This early-season matchup between the Mariners and Padres features two teams with playoff aspirations looking to gain ground in their respective divisions. The Mariners will aim to get their road woes in order, while the Padres hope to continue their strong start at home.

The details

The Mariners will send right-hander Bryan Woo (0-1, 1.50 ERA) to the mound, while the Padres counter with righty Michael King (1-1, 3.24 ERA). Seattle has struggled on the road so far, going just 1-5, while San Diego has been solid at home with a 6-4 record. The Padres have the 10th-best team on-base percentage in the NL at .308, led by the hot-hitting Gavin Sheets.

  • The game is scheduled for Tuesday, April 14 at 9:40 p.m. EDT.

The players

Bryan Woo

The Mariners' starting pitcher, who has a 0-1 record and 1.50 ERA so far this season.

Michael King

The Padres' starting pitcher, who has a 1-1 record and 3.24 ERA on the year.

Gavin Sheets

The Padres' outfielder who is 11-for-37 with five doubles, two home runs and six RBIs over the last 10 games.

Brendan Donovan

The Mariners' infielder who is hitting .311 with three doubles, three home runs and six RBIs.

Julio Rodriguez

The Mariners' outfielder who is 12-for-40 with two doubles and a home run over the past 10 games.

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What they’re saying

“We must find a way to get back on track on the road. These early-season games against good teams like the Padres are crucial.”

— Scott Servais, Mariners Manager

What’s next

The Mariners and Padres will play the second game of their series on Wednesday night in San Diego.

The takeaway

This matchup features two teams looking to establish themselves early in the season. The Mariners need to find a way to turn around their road woes, while the Padres aim to continue their strong start at home and climb up the NL West standings.