Athletics Defeat Padres 7-2 for Their Third Spring Training Win

In a commanding display of offense, the Oakland Athletics secured a 7-2 victory over the San Diego Padres at Peoria Stadium, marking their third win of the spring. Right-hander Mason Barnett took the mound for the A’s, showcasing his potential after five starts in 2025 where he logged over 22 innings. Meanwhile, Padres righty Michael King, coming off an injury-plagued season, aimed to rebound after finishing last season with a 3.44 ERA.

The A’s wasted no time getting on the scoreboard, picking up right where they left off after a twelve-run explosion in their previous game. Tyler Soderstrom ignited the offense with a powerful two-run homer to right field, signaling a productive day at the plate for Oakland.

Young prospects Henry Bolte and Junior Perez further demonstrated their value to the team. Bolte singled and showcased his speed by advancing from first to third on Perez’s single to left. Following a walk to Kurtz that loaded the bases, Shea Langeliers delivered a clutch single, driving in both Bolte and Perez, extending the A’s lead to 4-0 with two outs in the top of the second inning. King’s day ended early after just 48 pitches.

Barnett started strong but faced some challenges in the second inning, issuing two walks on his first nine pitches. He received a break from a missed fair ball call that could have led to two runs for the Padres. However, he bounced back, inducing a double play and striking out the final batter of the inning, wrapping up two frames with 40 pitches under his belt.

Bolte continued to shine, contributing an RBI single that scored Max Muncy while advancing DeVries to third. DeVries later scored on a throwing error by the Padres’ third baseman. Kurtz’s ground ball to second base resulted in another run for Bolte, demonstrating the hustle and determination of the young players vying for a spot on the roster.

After 2.1 innings and 47 pitches, Barnett exited the game without allowing a hit but walking two batters. Brady Basso took over, efficiently retiring four straight batters and keeping the Padres scoreless through four innings.

In the fifth inning, Luis Medina replaced Basso, conceding the first two hits of the day to the Padres and allowing one run but managed to escape a jam. By the seventh inning, both teams had begun substituting their starters, with Wander Suero stepping in for Medina and successfully pitching a 1-2-3 inning.

As the eighth inning rolled around, all starters except designated hitter Brent Rooker had concluded their day. Colby Thomas entered the game in the ninth but struck out on three pitches. Nick Hernandez pitched the eighth, allowing one hit while striking out two. In the ninth, he surrendered a leadoff homer to Jace Bowen, narrowing the A’s lead to 7-2 before Zane Taylor closed out the game with a groundout.

The A’s scored all their runs in the first three innings, ultimately clinching a decisive 7-2 victory over the Padres, showcasing their offensive prowess as they continue to build momentum this spring.

Note: This recap is an independently written summary based on publicly available reporting.