Padres Start Strong on Home Turf 
What a game, Padres fans! 
It was a nail-biter through and through, but we came out on top with a gritty 1-0 victory against the Nationals right here at Petco Park. The first inning was a back-and-forth affair with both teams holding their ground. Luis Arraez got his bat working early with an infield single to third, but it wasn't until the bottom of the second when he came alive again to drive in our only run. A clutch single to center allowed Tyler Wade to cross home plate after he'd advanced thanks to some wild pitches. This turned out to be the game-winning run! 
Pitching Dominance From Start to Finish 
Our pitchers were on fire today! 
Kudos to our defensive unit who kept the Nationals from ever taking flight. From the very first inning, our mound crew set the tone with Abrams, Wood, and García Jr. all being retired without much ceremony. The middle innings saw the Nationals struggle as well, with Young and Abrams again getting stifled in the 6th inning. A fantastic performance by all the Padres pitchers, handing strikeouts left and right (and more than a few to Josh Bell in pinch-hitting duties).Clutch Moments Seal the Deal 
Stars emerged when we needed them most; Fernando Tatis Jr. was sharp on the bases, showcasing his speed with a crucial stolen base in the 8th inning. Elias Díaz reached base multiple times, proving to be a key player both behind the plate and at bat. With trusty defensive work and a sharp infield, led by Manny Machado's rock-solid play at third base, we stifled the Nationals at nearly every turn, especially in the nail-biting final inning.Kudos to the entire Padres squad for staying focused and delivering a thrilling game that added another tally to our win column! Let's keep this momentum moving forward, Friar Faithful! Go Padres!
Scoreboard for Nationals @ Padres (June 25th, 2025)
| 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | R | H | E | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 6 | 0 |
| 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 1 |