Padres Extend Winning Streak to Six with 7-5 Victory Over Guardians

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Padres Extend Winning Streak to Six with 7-5 Victory Over Guardians

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Luis Campusano and Xander Bogaerts each contributed three RBIs, while Fernando Tatis Jr. hit his fifth home run in nine games.

The San Diego Padres continued their strong run on Friday, August 14, 2026, securing a 7-5 victory against the Cleveland Guardians at Progressive Field. This win extended the Padres’ impressive streak to six consecutive victories and marked their 16th win in 20 games since July 24.

The Guardians initially took a 3-0 lead, with Nathaniel Lowe hitting his 14th home run of the season in the second inning and adding an RBI single in the third. Brayan Rocchio also contributed with a solo home run in the third.

However, the Padres began their comeback in the fourth inning when Xander Bogaerts hit a two-run homer to left-center. Fernando Tatis Jr. then tied the game in the fifth with a solo shot, his fifth home run in the last nine games. Later in the same inning, Luis Campusano delivered a two-run double with the bases loaded, giving the Padres a 5-3 lead. Campusano finished the game with three RBIs, as did Bogaerts, who also added a sacrifice fly.

Padres starter Michael King (8-8) pitched six innings, allowing five runs on eight hits. Rookie right-hander Bradgley Rodriguez closed out the game, earning his first major league save by allowing one hit and striking out two in a scoreless ninth inning. The Guardians’ starter, Gavin Williams (11-7), gave up five runs in 4 1/3 innings.

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