Padres Cruise to 7-2 Victory Over Guardians in Spring Training Clash

On March 8, 2025, the San Diego Padres delivered a convincing 7-2 win against the Cleveland Guardians in a spring training game at Peoria Stadium in Peoria, Arizona. The Padres’ offense broke out early, with designated hitter Gavin Sheets smashing his first home run of the spring in the first inning, a three-run blast off Single-A pitcher Alonzo Richardson that drove in three runs after starter Luis L. Ortiz labored through a 24-pitch frame. Luis Arraez added to the effort, going 2-for-3 with a double, while Xander Bogaerts chipped in with a 1-for-2 performance, including a two-run single in the first, helping San Diego build a commanding lead.
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Yu Darvish earned the win for the Padres, pitching 2.2 innings and allowing two runs on four hits, with three strikeouts, one walk, and a hit batsman, showcasing his veteran poise. The Padres’ bullpen took over seamlessly, with relievers Jason Adam, Robert Suarez, Adrián Morejón, Yuki Matsui, and Wandy Peralta each tossing scoreless innings, combining for a dominant effort that limited the Guardians’ comeback hopes. Cleveland’s Luis L. Ortiz took the loss, struggling through 2.2 innings with three hits and four earned runs. This victory snapped a Padres skid, improving their Cactus League record to 4-10-1, while offering a glimpse of their potential as they gear up for the regular season.