The San Diego Padres earned a 10-2 victory over the Los Angeles Angels at Tempe Diablo Stadium on Tuesday in spring training action. Jase Bowen paced the offense, going 1-for-4 with a home run and four RBI, giving the coaching staff plenty to be encouraged about as the exhibition schedule continues. On the mound, Walker Buehler turned in a solid outing, working 3.2 innings of 2-run ball with two strikeouts. The Padres finished with 15 hits on the day while holding the Angels to 8. It was an encouraging performance for the Padres as they continue sharpening the roster for the regular season. Games like these serve as a valuable measuring stick for where the team stands heading into the campaign.
Key Performers
Jase Bowen was the key contributor at the plate, going 1-for-4 with a home run and four RBI. The long ball provided a major boost to the offensive attack. It was the kind of day at the plate that suggests good things ahead for the Padres offense.
Pablo Reyes chipped in, going 2-for-2 with three RBI, Brendan Durfee added to the attack, going 1-for-1 with a home run and an RBI, and Clay Dungan provided support, going 1-for-1 with an RBI. It was a balanced attack that kept the pressure on from the first pitch to the last.
On the other side of the diamond, Jo Adell led the Angels offense with a 1-for-3 with an RBI day. Nick Madrigal also contributed, going 1-for-4 with an RBI. Nolan Schanuel added a 1-for-3 effort as well. Despite those contributions, the Padres pitching staff did enough to limit the damage and secure the victory.
On the Mound
Walker Buehler earned the win after grinding through his innings, working 3.2 innings while allowing 2 earned runs on 5 hits with two strikeouts. He threw 68 pitches in the outing. His outing provided the coaching staff with another data point as rotation and bullpen decisions loom.
The bullpen was spotless, combining for 5.1 scoreless innings while striking out six. The relief corps did its job in protecting the lead after the starter departed. Managing the bullpen workload is a key priority during the spring, and every outing helps the coaching staff gauge who is ready for high-leverage situations.
Among the relievers, Jackson Wolf stood out with 2.1 innings of scoreless work, striking out three. The outing gave the coaching staff confidence in his ability to contribute this season.
How It Happened
The Padres struck first, tallying two runs in the second inning. Angels answered with a run in the second. Angels tacked on a run in the third. The Padres countered with five runs in the fourth. The Padres plated a run in the sixth. The Padres added a run in the eighth. The Padres tacked on a run in the ninth. The Padres spread their scoring across five different innings, applying consistent pressure throughout the game. The Padres out-hit Angels 15-8 on the day, with 1 error committed between the two clubs. A crowd of 6,572 was on hand to take in the action.
Looking Ahead
It was a productive day for the Padres, who continue to put the pieces in place ahead of the regular season. The coaching staff will take the positives from this outing and use the remaining spring games to finalize the roster. Days like this one suggest the Padres are heading in the right direction as Opening Day draws closer.
