Athletics Lose 5-4 to Padres, Remain Winless at Home

The San Diego Padres edged out the Oakland Athletics 5-4 in Sacramento, marking the Athletics' fourth consecutive home loss. Jake Cronenworth and Fernando Tatis Jr. contributed key home runs for the Padres, while Manny Machado drove in two runs with doubles. Michael King secured the win for San Diego, allowing three runs over 5 2/3 innings, with Robert Suarez earning his fifth save. The Athletics' Tyler Soderstrom hit two solo homers but it wasn't enough to overcome an early 4-0 deficit. Luis Severino struggled again for Oakland, surrendering five runs in seven innings. The Padres now hold the best record in baseball at 9-2, showcasing a strong offensive performance.