Padres Achieve Historic 5-0 Start After Defeating Guardians 7-2
Padres Achieve Historic 5-0 Start After Defeating Guardians 7-2

Padres Achieve Historic 5-0 Start After Defeating Guardians 7-2

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The San Francisco Giants and San Diego Padres have both started their seasons with impressive performances. The Giants completed a sweep against the Houston Astros, improving their record to 5-1, with significant contributions from Wilmer Flores and Heliot Ramos, who set a franchise record with extra-base hits in six consecutive games (Source: https://www.mercurynews.com/2025/04/02/sf-giants-complete-sweep-of-astros-finish-road-trip-with-5-1-record/). Meanwhile, the Padres are making history with a 5-0 start, their best season opening ever, after defeating the Cleveland Guardians 7-2, thanks to standout performances by Gavin Sheets and new pitcher Kyle Hart (Sources: https://fox5sandiego.com/sports/padres/padres-pick-up-another-win-making-for-single-best-start-to-season-ever/, https://www.audacy.com/alt949/sports/san-diego-padres/padres-improve-to-5-0-for-first-time-in-franchise-history). Hart, who returned to MLB after five years, was pivotal in maintaining the Padres’ undefeated record by allowing only two runs in five innings (Source: https://www.news-herald.com/2025/04/01/ramirez-hedges-hit-hrs-but-undefeated-padres-beat-guardians-7-2/). The Padres' pitching staff, including Nick Pivetta, also contributed to a historic sweep against the Atlanta Braves, marking their first 4-0 start since 1984 (Source: https://www.wsbtv.com/sports/mlb/atlanta-braves/padres-beat-braves-5-0-4-game-sweep/). Both teams are capitalizing on their early-season momentum, aiming to build on these strong starts.

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