Padres Complete Perfect Homestand with 5-2 Win Over Mariners

San Diego sweeps Seattle to extend winning streak to 8 games

Apr. 17, 2026 at 4:05am

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The San Diego Padres completed a perfect 7-game homestand on Thursday night, sweeping the Seattle Mariners with a 5-2 victory. The Padres jumped out to an early 4-0 lead in the second inning and got a solid outing from starting pitcher Walker Buehler to secure the win. San Diego has now won 8 games in a row and 11 of their last 12, improving their record to 13-6 on the young season.

Why it matters

The Padres' hot start and dominant homestand have them firmly in the playoff picture early in the season. Their ability to overcome deficits, get strong starting pitching, and close out games has them looking like a team that could contend in the NL West. This sweep of the Mariners also keeps them rolling as they head out on the road for a weekend series against the Angels.

The details

The Padres jumped out to a 4-0 lead in the second inning, scoring four runs on RBI singles from Luis Campusano and Fernando Tatis Jr. Starter Walker Buehler pitched 5+ solid innings, allowing 2 runs, before the bullpen closed out the game. Reliever Adrián Morejón escaped a bases-loaded jam in the 6th to limit the damage, and Mason Miller struck out the side in the 9th to record his 6th save of the season.

  • The Padres completed the sweep of the Mariners on Thursday, April 17, 2026.
  • San Diego has now won 8 games in a row and 11 of their last 12 games.

The players

Walker Buehler

The 31-year-old starting pitcher for the Padres, who went 5+ innings and allowed 2 runs in the win.

Fernando Tatis Jr.

The Padres' star shortstop, who drove in 2 runs with a single in the 4-run 2nd inning.

Mason Miller

The Padres' closer, who struck out the side in the 9th inning to record his 6th save of the season.

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What they’re saying

“We're playing great baseball right now and it's been a total team effort. The pitching has been outstanding and the offense is clicking. We just need to keep this momentum going as we head out on the road.”

— Manny Machado, Padres Captain

What’s next

The Padres will head north to Anaheim to take on the Angels in a 3-game weekend series starting on Friday, April 18. Matt Waldron is scheduled to make his 2026 debut for the Padres, facing off against Angels' ace Jose Soriano.

The takeaway

The Padres are proving to be one of the hottest teams in baseball early in the 2026 season. Their dominant homestand, which included a sweep of the Mariners, has them firmly in playoff position. If they can continue this level of play on the road, they could emerge as a serious contender in the NL West.