Laureano, Padres use late-inning surge to power past Athletics
The Sporting Tribune's Fernando Ramirez writes that the Padres bats came alive late in the game, which helps Mason Miller out.
Padres left fielder Ramon Laureano (5) celebrates after hitting a home run during an MLB baseball game against the Athletics, Friday May 22, 2026 in San Diego, California. SAN DIEGO, Calif. -- The San Diego Padres (30-20) saw its bats come alive Friday night in a 7-3 victory over the Athletics (26-25).
The Padres hit three home runs after struggling to generate offense in their series against the Dodgers. They also scored four unanswered runs in the seventh and eighth innings to put the game away. Padres pitcher Walker Buehler had a decent outing, going five innings while allowing five hits, three earned runs and four walks, while striking out four.
“Not the sharpest,” Buehler admitted. “Manny picked us up in the first, and then Nick there in the fifth, so for me personally, not a great day, but pretty good time as a team to win when the starter doesn't throw great. ” Things got started quickly Friday night, much like they did during the Dodgers series.
In the top of the first inning, first baseman Nick Kurtz doubled to center field, bringing home outfielder Carlos Cortes, who had singled to start the game, for an early 1-0 lead. It didn’t end there. After catcher Shea Langeliers grounded out, Kurtz advanced to third base.
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