San Diego finding offensive stride just in time to face L.A.

SEATTLE, WASHINGTON - MAY 16: Gavin Sheets #30 of the San Diego Padres reacts as he rounds the bases after hitting a solo home run during the second inning against the Seattle Mariners at T-Mobile Park on May 16, 2026 in Seattle, Washington. (Photo by Jack Compton/Getty Images) | Getty Images For the second time this season, the San Diego Padres swept the Seattle Mariners. They did so in terrific fashion, outscoring their opponents 17-7.

It was production the Friars desperately needed before heading into tonight’s series against the division-rival Los Angeles Dodgers. Lucas Giolito had an encouraging debut. He pitched five innings of one-hit ball before emerging for the sixth and failing to record an out.

And, to be honest, it wasn’t totally his fault. Colt Emerson was walked on a ball four call that caught some of the plate. But, after that, the command fell off a bit and Giolito loaded the bases on three walks.

Yuki Matsui limited the damage, but not by much. The lefty gave up a walk to force in a run before allowing consecutive sacrifice flys to make the score, 7-3. He finally got out of the inning by striking out Cole Young.