Padres defeat Angels 2-1 with two-out RBIs

Xander Bogaerts and Bryce Johnson drive in runs to lead San Diego over Los Angeles

Apr. 20, 2026 at 1:26am

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The San Diego Padres defeated the Los Angeles Angels 2-1 on Sunday, with Xander Bogaerts and Bryce Johnson delivering two-out RBI singles to provide the winning margin. Bogaerts broke the scoreless tie with an RBI single in the fourth inning, and Johnson added an insurance run with another two-out RBI single later in the game.

Why it matters

The loss drops the Angels further back in the AL West standings, while the Padres continue to stay in contention in the NL West. The game featured strong pitching performances on both sides, with the Angels only managing two hits on the day.

The details

Padres starter Blake Snell pitched 6 innings, allowing just 1 run on 2 hits while striking out 8. Angels starter Patrick Sandoval also had a solid outing, going 6 innings and allowing 2 runs on 5 hits. Bogaerts broke the scoreless tie in the 4th with a 2-out RBI single, and Johnson added an insurance run in the 7th with another 2-out RBI single.

  • The game was played on Sunday, April 20, 2026.
  • Bogaerts' RBI single came in the 4th inning.
  • Johnson's RBI single came in the 7th inning.

The players

Xander Bogaerts

Padres shortstop who drove in the go-ahead run with a 2-out single in the 4th inning.

Bryce Johnson

Padres outfielder who added an insurance run with a 2-out RBI single in the 7th inning.

Blake Snell

Padres starting pitcher who went 6 innings, allowing 1 run on 2 hits with 8 strikeouts.

Patrick Sandoval

Angels starting pitcher who went 6 innings, allowing 2 runs on 5 hits.

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What they’re saying

“We knew it was going to be a close game, so I was just trying to come through in that big spot.”

— Xander Bogaerts, Padres Shortstop

“It's tough to only get two hits, but our pitchers gave us a chance to win. We just couldn't get the timely hits when we needed them.”

— Mike Trout, Angels Outfielder

What’s next

The Angels will look to bounce back in their next series against the Texas Rangers, while the Padres will continue their homestand against the Colorado Rockies.

The takeaway

The Padres' timely hitting and strong pitching performance were the difference in this close game, handing the Angels another tough loss as they try to keep pace in the AL West race.