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Padres Power Past Guardians 5-0 with Four Home Runs, Mize Earns First San Diego Win
The San Diego Padres crushed four home runs and shut out the Cleveland Guardians 5-0 on Sunday, powered by a big second inning that put the game away early. Luis Rengifo and Gavin Sheets hit back-to-back home runs in that inning, setting the tone for a dominant performance, according to AP News.
Starting pitcher Casey Mize was sharp all afternoon. He allowed just three hits over six innings to earn his first win in a San Diego uniform, Lancaster Online reported.
Back-to-Back Home Runs Blow the Game Open
The Padres wasted no time doing damage. In the second inning, Luis Rengifo stepped up and launched a home run. Gavin Sheets followed with another one on the very next at-bat. Back-to-back home runs in the same inning gave San Diego a quick and comfortable lead, AP News reported.
The power display did not stop there. San Diego added two more home runs before the game was over, finishing with four total. Cleveland's pitching staff had no answer for the Padres' lineup on this afternoon.
Casey Mize Delivers a Dominant First Win in Padres Blue
Casey Mize put in a strong outing on the mound. He held Cleveland to just three hits across six full innings and did not allow a single run. It was a clean, efficient performance from the right-hander, according to Beaumont Enterprise.
The win was special for Mize. It marked his first victory wearing a San Diego Padres uniform. The former top prospect showed why the Padres invested in him, keeping the Guardians off-balance all game long.
Padres' Offense Silences a Quiet Cleveland Lineup
While San Diego's bats were booming, Cleveland's offense went completely silent. The Guardians could not push a single run across the plate the entire game. A final score of 5-0 made it a clean and convincing shutout for the Padres, Express News reported.
The four home runs were the story of the day. San Diego showed serious power potential with this performance. It was the kind of game that can build momentum heading into the rest of the season.
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