San Diego rockets to 10 wins, now faces challenge in Seattle pitching staff

SAN DIEGO, CALIFORNIA - APRIL 12: Jackson Merrill #3 of the San Diego Padres is congratulated by Manny Machado #13 after hitting a home run against the Colorado Rockies during the seventh inning at Petco Park on April 12, 2026 in San Diego, California. (Photo by Orlando Ramirez/Getty Images) | Getty Images The San Diego Padres have had quite the turnaround in the last week. After opening the season with a middling 5-5 record, they’ve gone 5-1 in the six games since, making them the second club to reach 10 wins (behind only the rivals up the freeway).

That turnaround was capped off by a four-game sweep of the Colorado Rockies. They finished that off today with a 7-2 bludgeoning of the Rox. The only problem with today’s game was starter Nick Pivetta’s early exit.

After pitching a perfect game through three-plus innings, he left with the athletic trainer looking visibly distraught. The Friars are optimistic about his condition but are unsure. The Padres will have their work cut out for them against the Seattle Mariners.

The Seattle pitching staff has been fantastic in spite of their floundering offense. They’ve allowed only 56 runs, the third-lowest mark in the American League behind only the New York Yankees (44) and the Texas Rangers (55). The San Diego offense has been hot lately, wrecking Colorado’s pitching for 28 runs across the four-game series.