Padres Sweep Mariners for Eighth Straight Win

San Diego's offense stays hot, extends winning streak to 12 of 14 games.

Apr. 17, 2026 at 3:23am

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A cubist, geometric painting depicting a baseball game in progress, with players and the field broken down into sharp, overlapping planes of vibrant blue, orange, and teal colors.The Padres' recent hot streak has them surging up the standings, thanks to a balanced offensive attack and strong starting pitching.San Diego Today

The San Diego Padres secured their fourth consecutive series win with a 5-2 victory over the Seattle Mariners, extending their winning streak to eight games. The Padres' offense jumped out to an early 4-0 lead in the second inning and never looked back, with strong pitching from starter Walker Buehler and clutch hitting from the lineup.

Why it matters

The Padres' hot streak has propelled them up the standings in the competitive NL West, putting them in a strong position as they head into a matchup with the Angels. Their ability to win close games and get contributions from up and down the lineup has been a key factor in their recent success.

The details

After a walk-off win the night before, the Padres' offense carried that momentum into Thursday's game. Gavin Sheets, Miguel Andújar, and Luis Campusano all had RBI hits in the second inning to give San Diego a 4-0 lead. Padres starter Walker Buehler was sharp early, but ran into trouble in the sixth inning before the bullpen was able to close out the win.

  • The Padres have now won 12 of their last 14 games and eight in a row.
  • Thursday's win completed a sweep of the Mariners.

The players

Walker Buehler

The Padres' starting pitcher, who allowed 2 runs over 5.1 innings with 7 strikeouts.

Fernando Tatis Jr.

The Padres' star shortstop, who had a key 2-RBI single in the second inning to extend the lead to 4-0.

Manny Machado

The Padres' All-Star third baseman, who drove in an insurance run in the 7th inning.

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What’s next

The Padres now head to Anaheim to face the Angels, with José Soriano set to take on Matt Waldron on Monday at 6:38 p.m. PT.

The takeaway

The Padres' recent hot streak has them firmly in the playoff hunt in the NL West, thanks to a balanced offensive attack and strong starting pitching. Their ability to win close games and get contributions from up and down the lineup has been a key factor in their success.