Padres Extend Winning Streak to 8 Games with 5-2 Victory Over Mariners

Fernando Tatis Jr.'s two-run single fuels four-run rally as San Diego beats Seattle for 11th win in 12 games

Apr. 17, 2026 at 4:52am

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A cubist, geometric painting depicting a baseball game between the San Diego Padres and Seattle Mariners, with the players and field broken down into sharp, overlapping planes of color and shape.The Padres' recent hot streak has them surging up the standings, but the Mariners will look to regain the upper hand when the teams meet again in May.Seattle Today

The San Diego Padres defeated the Seattle Mariners 5-2 on Thursday night, extending their winning streak to eight games and notching their 11th victory in their last 12 contests. Fernando Tatis Jr. drove in two runs with a key single during a four-run rally in the second inning, while pitcher Walker Buehler earned his first win with the Padres. The Mariners threatened late but couldn't complete the comeback, as San Diego closer Mason Miller recorded his sixth save to extend his scoreless innings streak to 30 2/3 innings, the longest active streak in the majors.

Why it matters

The Padres' hot streak has vaulted them up the standings in the competitive NL West, while the loss is a setback for the Mariners as they look to keep pace in the AL West. The teams will meet again in May in Seattle, with the Mariners looking to avenge this defeat and regain the upper hand in the season series.

The details

Fernando Tatis Jr.'s two-run single capped a four-run rally in the second inning that proved to be the difference. Padres starter Walker Buehler took a two-hit shutout into the sixth inning before allowing three straight singles and being pulled. The Mariners threatened with the bases loaded in the sixth but couldn't complete the comeback. San Diego closer Mason Miller extended his scoreless innings streak to 30 2/3 innings, the longest active streak in the majors.

  • The Padres' eight-game winning streak dates back to April 9.
  • The teams will meet again May 15-17 in Seattle.

The players

Fernando Tatis Jr.

The Padres' star shortstop drove in two runs with a key single during San Diego's four-run rally in the second inning.

Walker Buehler

The Padres' starting pitcher earned his first win with the team, taking a two-hit shutout into the sixth inning before being pulled.

Mason Miller

The Padres' closer recorded his sixth save and extended his scoreless innings streak to 30 2/3 innings, the longest active streak in the majors.

Luis Castillo

The Mariners' starting pitcher allowed four runs, three earned, in the second inning.

Cal Raleigh

The Mariners' catcher drove in a run with an RBI single in the sixth inning.

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What they’re saying

“We must keep this momentum going. The team is playing with a lot of energy and confidence right now.”

— Fernando Tatis Jr., Padres Shortstop

“We had our chances, but couldn't capitalize. We'll need to regroup and come back stronger when we see them again in May.”

— Cal Raleigh, Mariners Catcher

What’s next

The Mariners will host the Texas Rangers on Friday night, while the Padres will travel to face the Los Angeles Angels, with Matt Waldron expected to be activated from the injured list to start for San Diego.

The takeaway

The Padres' hot streak has them surging up the standings in the NL West, while the loss is a setback for the Mariners as they look to keep pace in the AL West. The teams' next matchup in May in Seattle will be an important series as they battle for position in their respective divisions.