Padres Defeat Mariners, Extend Win Streak to 6 Games

Xander Bogaerts' 3 RBIs and Michael King's strong pitching lead San Diego to victory.

Apr. 15, 2026 at 9:49am

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An abstract, expressionist painting depicting the explosive energy and motion of a baseball game, with players' forms breaking apart into vibrant brushstrokes of neon colors.The Padres' offensive firepower and bullpen depth fueled their sixth straight win, as the team continues its surge up the NL West standings.San Diego Today

The San Diego Padres defeated the Seattle Mariners 4-1 on Tuesday night, extending their winning streak to 6 games. Xander Bogaerts went 3-for-4 with 3 RBIs, while Michael King pitched 6 strong innings for the win. The Padres racked up 11 hits and have outscored opponents 40-15 during their streak.

Why it matters

The Padres' hot streak has helped them gain ground in the competitive NL West division race. Meanwhile, the loss ends the Mariners' own 4-game winning run, highlighting the ups and downs of the MLB season.

The details

Michael King (2-1) allowed 4 hits and 1 run over 6 innings, walking 2 and striking out 5 for the Padres. The Padres scored 3 runs in the 3rd inning off Mariners starter Bryan Woo (0-2), who took the loss. Xander Bogaerts drove in 3 runs with a single, while Jackson Merrill also had 3 hits for San Diego. The Mariners' lone run came on a sacrifice fly by Dominic Canzone in the 2nd inning.

  • The game was played on Tuesday, April 15, 2026.

The players

Xander Bogaerts

A 3-time All-Star shortstop for the San Diego Padres who drove in 3 runs in the game.

Michael King

The starting pitcher for the San Diego Padres who earned the win with 6 strong innings.

Bryan Woo

The starting pitcher for the Seattle Mariners who took the loss, allowing 3 runs over 7 innings.

Dominic Canzone

The Seattle Mariners outfielder who drove in the team's lone run with a sacrifice fly.

Ramon Laureano

The San Diego Padres outfielder who tripled and scored a run in the game.

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What they’re saying

“We're playing some really good baseball right now. The pitching has been outstanding and the offense is clicking.”

— Xander Bogaerts, Padres Shortstop

What’s next

The Padres will look to extend their win streak to 7 games on Wednesday when they host the Mariners again. The Mariners will aim to bounce back and end their brief skid.

The takeaway

The Padres' hot streak has them surging up the NL West standings, while the Mariners' loss ends their own winning run in a reminder of the ups and downs of the long MLB season. Both teams will look to build momentum in the next game of their series.