Mariners, Padres Clash in Battle of Hot Streaks

Two teams riding high after weekend sweeps will face off in a three-game series starting Tuesday.

Apr. 14, 2026 at 7:35pm

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A cubist, geometric painting depicting a baseball game between the Seattle Mariners and San Diego Padres, with the players and field broken down into sharp, overlapping planes of color.Two of the hottest teams in baseball collide as the Mariners and Padres put their winning streaks on the line.San Diego Today

The Seattle Mariners and San Diego Padres, both coming off four-game weekend sweeps, will meet in a three-game series starting Tuesday night in San Diego. The Padres have won 8 of their last 9 games, fueled by a powerful offense that racked up 28 runs in sweeping the Colorado Rockies. The Mariners, meanwhile, finished off a sweep of the Houston Astros on Monday. Both teams will look to keep their hot streaks alive in the upcoming matchup.

Why it matters

This series features two of the hottest teams in baseball right now, with the Mariners and Padres both riding impressive winning streaks. The outcome could have significant implications in the standings, as both teams are looking to establish themselves as contenders early in the season.

The details

The Padres' recent surge has been powered by their offense, which has hit 9 home runs over the last 4 games. Gavin Sheets, Ramon Laureano, Jackson Merrill, Manny Machado, and Xander Bogaerts have all contributed to the power surge. Meanwhile, the Mariners' bats came alive against the Astros, scoring 29 runs in the 4-game sweep. Josh Naylor was the star on Monday, hitting a pair of home runs.

  • The series begins on Tuesday, April 14, 2026.
  • The Mariners completed a 4-game sweep of the Astros on Monday, April 13, 2026.
  • The Padres swept the Rockies at home over the weekend, finishing on Sunday, April 12, 2026.

The players

Gavin Sheets

A Padres outfielder who hit 2 home runs in the team's sweep of the Rockies.

Ramon Laureano

A Padres outfielder who has 4 home runs this season and has emerged as the team's leadoff hitter.

Jackson Merrill

A Padres infielder who hit a home run in the team's sweep of the Rockies.

Manny Machado

The Padres' star third baseman, who also homered in the sweep of the Rockies.

Xander Bogaerts

The Padres' star shortstop, who added a home run in the team's recent offensive outburst.

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What they’re saying

“We don't really care who's ever on the mound. Doesn't matter. Throwing 100 (mph), throwing 85 ... just be ready at all times.”

— Jackson Merrill, Padres Infielder

“We feel really good about him against either right-handed or left-handed pitching.”

— Craig Stammen, Padres Manager

“I think you try things sometimes and hope it works, and if it doesn't, try something else. I think this game is a big trial-and-error game. You work your hardest to be the best you can be.”

— Josh Naylor, Mariners Outfielder

What’s next

The Mariners and Padres will play the first game of their three-game series on Tuesday, April 14, 2026 in San Diego.

The takeaway

This series between the surging Mariners and Padres will showcase two of the hottest teams in baseball right now, with both squads riding impressive winning streaks. The outcome could have significant implications in the standings as these teams look to establish themselves as contenders early in the season.