Padres pitchers stifle Mariners, clinch Vedder Cup momentum
PUBLISHED May 16, 2026, 1:00 AM ET
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Seattle — Randy Vásquez delivered six shutout innings, scattering four hits and not allowing a runner to advance past second as the San Diego Padres beat the Seattle Mariners 2-0 on Friday night. The right-hander (5-1) gave up only one extra-base hit, a fifth-inning double by Cole Young, and has not allowed an earned run in three of his nine starts this season. Miguel Andújar provided the run with an RBI double, and Mason Miller worked four outs to record the save, his major-league leading 14th of the season, preserving the shutout. Vásquez's command and Miller's late relief combined to stifle the Mariners' offense, as San Diego held Seattle scoreless and secured the 2-0 victory.
By Emily Rhodes | JQJO News
Timeline of Events
- Friday night: Padres win 2-0 in Seattle; Vásquez throws six scoreless innings.
- 8th inning, Friday: Mariners load bases; Mason Miller escapes and records a four-out save.
- Saturday: Padres win 7-4; Nick Castellanos hits a three-run home run.
- Saturday: Rodolfo Durán hits first career home run; Gavin Sheets also homers.
- Following Saturday’s game: Padres clinch the season series (Vedder Cup) versus Mariners.
News Intelligence
- The Padres' recent performance, especially Vásquez's shutout innings and Miller's saves, is a testament to their strong pitching. If you're a fan, this is a great time to celebrate. If you're a baseball enthusiast, it's worth watching their strategies.
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The San Diego Padres benefited from effective starting pitching, late-inning bullpen success, and timely hitting, enabling them to secure consecutive wins over the Seattle Mariners and clinch the season series.
The Seattle Mariners suffered from limited offensive production in key innings and late-game inability to score, resulting in losses and surrendering the season series to the Padres.
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