Padres Dominate Guardians Behind Dylan Cease

Dylan Cease delivered a dominant performance, allowing only one hit and striking out 10 in seven shutout innings against the Cleveland Guardians, helping the San Diego Padres secure a 7-0 victory. Cease's exceptional outing marked his fourth start of the season with double-digit strikeouts and extended his scoreless inning streak to 13. The Padres, with contributions from players like Jake Cronenworth and Luis Campusano, showcased a strong offensive display. The Guardians, despite having a strong home record, struggled against Cease and the Padres' pitching, resulting in their one-hit defeat. San Diego's victory moved them back above .500 at 51-50. Additionally, Padres' prospect Travis Bazzana, the top overall pick in the draft, took part in batting practice after signing his first professional contract.