SAN DIEGO — The San Diego Padres are 5-0 for the first time in franchise history after beating the Cleveland Guardians 7-2 on Monday night.
The Padres scored four runs in the second inning to take the lead for good and added three in the fifth to extend their lead to 7-2.
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San Diego designated hitter Gavin Sheets knocked in runs in each inning and scored in both frames, too. He finished the night 3-for-3 with four RBIs and the two runs.
Mar 31, 2025; San Diego, California, USA; San Diego Padres third base Manny Machado (13) throws to first from his knees but is unable to get the out on Cleveland Guardians third baseman Gabriel Arias (13) during the fifth inning at Petco Park. Mandatory Credit: Denis Poroy-Imagn Images
Manny Machado also had a three-hit game for the Padres, while Fernando Tatis Jr. had two hits and Jason Heyward drove in two runs.
Jose Ramirez opened the scoring, hitting a solo home run for Cleveland (2-2) in the top of the first.
Mar 31, 2025; San Diego, California, USA; Cleveland Guardians third base José Ramírez (11) hits a solo home run during the first inning against the San Diego Padres at Petco Park. Mandatory Credit: Denis Poroy-Imagn Images
Ramirez returned to the lineup Monday after missing Sunday’s win over the Royals with an injured wrist. Ramirez went 3-for-4 to lead Cleveland’s offense.
Austin Hedges, in his first start of the season, added a solo home run in the third for the Guardians against his former team.
Mar 31, 2025; San Diego, California, USA; Cleveland Guardians catcher Austin Hedges (27) hits a solo home run during the second inning against the San Diego Padres at Petco Park. Mandatory Credit: Denis Poroy-Imagn Images
Mar 31, 2025; San Diego, California, USA; San Diego Padres outfielder Fernando Tatis Jr. (23) hits an RBI single during the second inning against the Cleveland Guardians at Petco Park. Mandatory Credit: Denis Poroy-Imagn Images
This article originally appeared on Akron Beacon Journal: Guardians score vs Padres, Gavin Sheets leads San Diego to win
