In the latest MLB action, the San Diego Padres claimed victory over the Oakland Athletics with a narrow 4-3 win, capped by Kyle Higashioka’s dramatic walk-off home run in the 9th inning. Fernando Tatis Jr. continued to shine, extending his hitting streak to a career-high 17 games and keeping the Padres’ momentum alive. The Padres are now eyeing their first series sweep of the season after winning 14 games from behind and are set to start right-hander Michael King, who is coming off a 10-3 win against the Diamondbacks in their next match-up against the Athletics, who will counter with left-hander Hogan Harris.However, the victory was bittersweet as Jurickson Profar, the Padres’ best player in 2024, suffered a sore knee injury. Profar, who has been playing at an All-Star level with a.322/.421/.500 slash line, had to be helped off the field after swinging and missing a pitch. Manager Mike Shildt and the Padres’ medical team are monitoring Profar’s condition, acknowledging he has been dealing with knee soreness for a while. The Padres’ resilience will be tested as they look to maintain their winning streak without one of their key players.
Key points
- Kyle Higashioka’s 9th-inning walk-off home run led the San Diego Padres to a 4-3 win over the Oakland Athletics.
- Fernando Tatis Jr.
- Jurickson Profar, the Padres’ standout player for 2024, exited the game with a sore knee, casting a shadow over the team’s victory.
- The Padres are poised to attempt their first series sweep of the season against the Athletics.
extended his hitting streak to 17 games, contributing significantly to the Padres’ performance.
Contradictions👾While most sources report that the Padres are looking for their first series sweep of the season against the Athletics, Reuters mentions it would be their sixth attempt at a sweep this season.
