Randy Vásquez dominant versus M's as Padres take series opener in Seattle
May 15, 2026; Seattle, Washington, USA; San Diego Padres starter Randy Vasquez (98) delivers a pitch during the second inning against the Seattle Mariners at T-Mobile Park. Mandatory Credit: Stephen Brashear-Imagn Images SEATTLE -- Randy Vásquez. Seriously, where would the Padres be without him?
The right-hander delivered his fifth quality start of the season Friday night, stifling a Seattle Mariners lineup that mustered just four hits off him across six dominant scoreless frames. Vásquez punched out three batters while issuing no walks on 79 total pitches. He now owns an impressive 2.
68 ERA and 5-1 record on the campaign. Randy Vásquez, Wicked 95mph Sinker. 🤢 pic.
twitter. com/mPz5SJQsms — Rob Friedman (@PitchingNinja) May 16, 2026 "He came out with a little extra velocity, at least according to the scoreboard tonight. And then mixed in his offspeed pitches really well as he went," said Padres skipper Craig Stammen postgame.
"Randy just keeps getting better and better. Command of the zone, command of all his pitches. He keeps trending in the right direction which is awesome to see," he added.