Game #51: Athletics at Padres Game Thread

May 17, 2026; West Sacramento, California, USA; Athletics starting pitcher Jeffrey Springs (59) delivers a pitch against the San Francisco Giants during the third inning at Sutter Health Park. Mandatory Credit: D. Ross Cameron-Imagn Images | D.

Ross Cameron-Imagn Images The Athletics started this weeklong Southern California road trip on the right note, winning three of four against the woeful, last-place Los Angeles Angels. The series win was anything but easy, though, as the A’s needed 10 innings to win each of the final two games. Tonight, the first-place Athletics head further south to begin a three-game Memorial Day weekend series against the San Diego Padres, who will be a much tougher opponent.

It will be Padres’ closer Mason Miller’s first time facing his former team since he was traded last July. Miller’s success has carried over to his new team, as he is 1-1 with a 0. 79 ERA and 15 saves in 22 appearances this season.

The 27-year-old flamethrower has accumulated an incredible 45 strikeouts in 22. 2 innings pitched, cementing his reputation as one of the most unhittable pitchers in the league. While the A’s bullpen could desperately use Miller’s elite repertoire, the team likely made the right decision by trading him last summer.