A Strong Start by the Padres 
What an exciting day to be a Padres fan! 
Our boys kicked off the game with a bang, and there was no looking back. In the bottom of the first inning, Eguy Rosario started us off with a walk, followed by a single by Connor Joe that unfortunately didn't go far. But fear not! Our star, Manny Machado, came through with a majestic homer to center, bringing in two runs and setting us ahead at 2-0. 
And just when you thought the action was calming, Oscar González doubled to the center, allowing Gavin Sheets to score. That's how you ignite a game! Padres: 3, Mariners: 0.Solid Defense Keeps Us Ahead 
Our pitchers did a stellar job maintaining the lead. The Mariners had a brief moment in the 3rd inning when J.P. Crawford hit a sacrifice fly, bringing Tyler Locklear home. But that was just a blip for us as we kept their offense in check. Each pitcher contributed magnificently, from Gillaspie, Cosgrove, Rodriguez, and Davis, to finally Och, who held it down in the later innings.Closing Strong 
The middle innings cemented our advantage with more impressive plays. Gavin Sheets dazzled with a double in the 3rd, sending Joe to the home plate, making it 4-1. In the 4th, Rosario struck again with a double to right field, scoring Brandon Lockridge, lifting our spirits and our score to 5-1. Even though the Mariners twisted a homer by S. Taylor in the 9th, our boys showed sheer prowess in the field.Final Verdict: Padres 5, Mariners 2. This victory was a team effort through stellar batting and unbeatable defense. Well done, Padres! Onward to the next game with our heads held high!
Scoreboard for Mariners @ Padres (February 21st, 2025)
| 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | R | H | E | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 5 | 9 | 0 |
| 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 2 | 2 | 1 |