Padres defeat Angels with two-out RBIs

San Diego takes two of three games in the series behind strong pitching performance.

Apr. 20, 2026 at 12:20am

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A cubist, geometric painting depicting a baseball game, with players and the field reduced to angular, overlapping shapes in a palette of navy, green, and orange.The Padres' victory over the Angels showcases the team's ability to win close games through timely hitting and strong pitching.San Diego Today

The San Diego Padres defeated the Los Angeles Angels 2-1 on Sunday, with Xander Bogaerts and Bryce Johnson delivering two-out RBIs. Michael King and four relievers combined to hold the Angels to just two hits, while Walbert Ureña struck out eight in his first career start for Los Angeles.

Why it matters

This game was an important divisional matchup between two teams looking to make a push in the competitive AL West. The Padres' ability to capitalize on late-inning opportunities and their strong pitching performance were key factors in securing the series victory.

The details

Bogaerts broke the scoreless tie with an RBI single in the fourth inning, and Johnson added an insurance run with a two-out single in the seventh. Michael King pitched five scoreless innings for the Padres, striking out six and working through traffic. The Angels mounted a late threat but couldn't tie the game, going 0-for-8 with runners in scoring position and striking out 11 times.

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

The players

Xander Bogaerts

A veteran infielder for the San Diego Padres who delivered the go-ahead RBI single in the fourth inning.

Bryce Johnson

An outfielder for the San Diego Padres who added an insurance run with a two-out RBI single in the seventh inning.

Michael King

The starting pitcher for the San Diego Padres who pitched five scoreless innings, striking out six and working through traffic.

Walbert Ureña

The starting pitcher for the Los Angeles Angels who made his first career start, striking out eight over six-plus innings.

Zach Neto

An infielder for the Los Angeles Angels who drove in the team's only run with a sacrifice fly in the seventh inning.

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What they’re saying

“We knew it was going to be a tough series against a good Angels team, so to come away with two wins is a great result for us.”

— Xander Bogaerts, Padres Infielder

“Our pitching staff did a fantastic job of keeping us in the game, but we just couldn't get the timely hits when we needed them.”

— Zach Neto, Angels Infielder

What’s next

The Padres will look to continue their strong start to the season as they head to Colorado to take on the Rockies in a three-game series starting on Tuesday. The Angels will try to bounce back at home against the Mariners in a divisional matchup.

The takeaway

This game showcased the Padres' ability to win close, low-scoring affairs through timely hitting and strong pitching. The Angels' struggles with runners in scoring position and their inability to capitalize on late-inning opportunities were key factors in the loss, but the team can take solace in the promising debut of Walbert Ureña.