Padres finally back Michael King’s gem, blank rivals in shutout win
FriarWatch: May 19 Edition
SAN DIEGO, CALIFORNIA - MAY 18: Third base coach Bob Henley #20 congratulates Miguel Andujar #41 of the San Diego Padres after his solo homerun during the first inning of a game against the Los Angeles Dodgers at Petco Park on May 18, 2026 in San Diego, California. (Photo by Sean M. Haffey/Getty Images) | Getty Images The San Diego Padres kept the good times rolling, winning their fourth straight and besting their rivals in a true pitcher’s duel.
Michael King and Yoshinobu Yamamoto both dealt, each pitching seven brilliant innings. But King won out, shutting out the Los Angeles Dodgers’ lineup while Yamamoto made only one mistake that ended up being the difference maker. He threw a splitter that didn’t quite split and Miguel Andujar launched it into left-center field.
That was the only run the Friars would need, with the bullpen working around some tough jams. They’ll need to hope for a little more offense if they want to take the series tonight. Taking the mound Emmet Sheehan (LAD) v.
Griffin Canning (SD) Sheehan had a breakthrough season in 2025 with the Dodgers. In 12 starts he pitched to a career-best 2. 82 ERA while limiting opponents to a .