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The Latest on Washington Gov. Jay Inslee and his 2020 presidential bid (all times local):
The news comes after Inslee announced the end of his Democratic presidential campaign on MSNBC on Wednesday night.
While he had qualified for the first two presidential debates this summer, Inslee struggled to gain traction in the crowded Democratic field and was falling short of the requirements needed to appear on two high-profile stages next month: the third DNC debate in Houston and a CNN town hall focused on climate change, Inslee's key issue.
FILE - In this Aug. 10, 2019 file photo, Democratic presidential candidate Washington Gov. Jay Inslee speaks at the Presidential Gun Sense Forum in Des Moines, Iowa. Inslee, who made fighting climate change the central theme of his presidential campaign, announced Wednesday night, Aug. 21, 2019, that he is ending his bid for the 2020 Democratic nomination. (AP PhotoCharlie Neibergall, File)
Two people close to Washington Gov. Jay Inslee have told The Associated Press that he intends to seek a third term as governor.
FILE - In this Aug. 10, 2019 file photo, Democratic Presidential candidate Washington Gov. Jay Inslee speaks at the Iowa State Fair in Des Moines, Iowa. Inslee, who made fighting climate change the central theme of his presidential campaign, announced Wednesday night, Aug. 21, 2019, that he is ending his bid for the 2020 Democratic nomination. Inslee announced his decision on MSNBC, saying it's become clear that he won't win. (AP PhotoJohn Locher, File)
The news comes after Inslee announced the end of his Democratic presidential campaign on MSNBC on Wednesday night.
The two people close to Inslee said he will announce his reelection intentions in an email to supporters Thursday. They were not authorized to discuss the announcement publicly and spoke to the AP on Wednesday on condition of anonymity.
Inslee always kept the option of a third term open, even as Democratic candidates had started lining up ready to get into the race if he didn't. Attorney General Bob Ferguson, Commissioner of Public Lands Hilary Franz and King County Executive Dow Constantine had signaled they would run if Inslee didn't.
FILE - In this July 31, 2019 file photo, Washington Gov. Jay Inslee speaks during the second of two Democratic presidential primary debates hosted by CNN in the Fox Theatre in Detroit. Inslee, who made fighting climate change the central theme of his presidential campaign, announced Wednesday night, Aug. 21, 2019, that he is ending his bid for the 2020 Democratic nomination. Inslee announced his decision on MSNBC, saying it's become clear that he won't win. (AP PhotoPaul Sancya, File)
— By Rachel La Corte
6:10 p.m.
Washington Gov. Jay Inslee is ending his bid for the Democratic presidential nomination.
Inslee announced his decision Wednesday night on MSNBC, saying that it's become clear he won't win. He did not say whether he intended to seek a third term as governor.
FILE - In this March 1, 2019 file photo, Washington Gov. Jay Inslee speaks during a campaign event at A&R Solar in Seattle where he announced that he will seek the 2020 Democratic presidential nomination. Inslee, who made fighting climate change the central theme of his presidential campaign, announced Wednesday night, Aug. 21, 2019, that he is ending his bid for the 2020 Democratic nomination. Inslee announced his decision on MSNBC, saying it's become clear that he won't win. (AP PhotoTed S. Warren, File)
While he had qualified for the first two presidential debates this summer, Inslee struggled to gain traction in the crowded Democratic field and was falling short of the requirements needed to appear on two high-profile stages next month: the third DNC debate in Houston and a CNN town hall focused on climate change, Inslee's key issue.
Inslee recently hit one of the markers, 130,000 unique donors. But he had yet to reach 2% in any poll, and he would have needed that level of support in four qualifying polls.
FILE - In this Feb. 27, 2019 file photo, Washington Gov. Jay Inslee sits in front of the state seal as he takes part in a conference call meeting at the Capitol in Olympia, Wash. Inslee, who made fighting climate change the central theme of his presidential campaign, announced Wednesday night, Aug. 21, 2019, that he is ending his bid for the 2020 Democratic nomination. (AP PhotoTed S. Warren, File)
FILE - In this Aug. 10, 2019 file photo, Democratic presidential candidate Washington Gov. Jay Inslee speaks at the Presidential Gun Sense Forum in Des Moines, Iowa. Inslee, who made fighting climate change the central theme of his presidential campaign, announced Wednesday night, Aug. 21, 2019, that he is ending his bid for the 2020 Democratic nomination. (AP PhotoCharlie Neibergall, File)
PHOENIX (AP) — Fernando Tatis Jr. and Jake Cronenworth hit back-to-back homers, Dylan Cease pitched 6 2/3 strong innings and the San Diego Padres won their third game in a row, beating the Arizona Diamondbacks 7-1 on Friday night.
Manny Machado hit a two-run homer. Cronenworth finished with three extra-base hits, adding two doubles.
The Padres had a big offensive game on the same night they learned they might be adding another good hitter. San Diego is close to acquiring two-time batting champion Luis Arráez in a deal with the Marlins.
“I think it's great — you're always looking for more offense and a left-handed bat to balance out the lineup,” Padres manager Mike Shildt said. “But listen, nothing's official. We'll leave it at that.”
The Diamondbacks have lost 10 straight series openers after beating the Colorado Rockies on opening day.
D-backs pitcher Slade Cecconi (1-2) retired the first nine batters he faced, but ran into trouble in the fourth. Jurickson Profar walked to start the inning and Tatis launched a shot to left-center — his seventh homer of the season.
Cronenworth followed with another homer to make it 3-0 and rookie Jackson Merrill broke an 0-for-20 stretch at the plate with a one-out RBI double for a 4-0 lead.
Cronenworth had a down 2023 season, but has looked much more like the hitter who was an All-Star in 2021 and 2022 through the first month of this season. He's batting .279 with six homers and 25 RBIs.
It was Cronenworth’s second straight game with a homer. He hit a grand slam in the team’s 6-2 victory over the Reds on Wednesday.
“It's the right approach with the right swing,” Shildt said. “He's married both. He's driving the ball to all different parts of the field and not trying to do to much.”
Cecconi didn't make it out of the fifth, giving up six runs over 4 1/3 innings.
The Padres' three-homer outburst provided plenty of support for Cease (4-2), the hard-throwing right-hander who gave up just one run on three hits while striking out eight. He didn't allow a walk.
“I think my fastball command was a lot better, which is really a lot of the battle,” Cease said. “When I'm getting my fastball where it needs to go, it opens up a lot of stuff.”
Machado made it 7-0 in the fifth with a two-run homer to left center off reliever Matt Bowman. The scorched line drive came off Machado's bat at 111.7 mph.
The sliding D-backs — defending National League champions — have lost 10 of their past 15 games and fell to 14-19 for the season.
“We got beat tonight,” D-backs manager Torey Lovullo said. "We got out-managed, we got out-pitched, we got out-hit, we got out-coached. We've got to find a way to get the job done and play our type of baseball. That's the bottom line.
“We're grinding away. We're trying.”
Arizona finished with just three hits. Eugenio Suárez had an RBI single in the fifth.
TRAINER'S ROOM
Diamondbacks: Lovullo told reporters that closer Paul Sewald (oblique) and OF Alex Thomas (hamstring) could return to the active roster as soon as Tuesday against the Reds.
UP NEXT
The D-backs will throw RHP Brandon Pfaadt (1-1, 4.63 ERA) while the Padres will counter with RHP Michael King (2-3, 5.00 ERA) on Saturday night.
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Arizona Diamondbacks' Ketel Marte, left, celebrates his double as San Diego Padres shortstop Ha-Seong Kim, front right, of South Korea, and umpire Phil Cuzzi (10) look for the baseball during the first inning of a baseball game Friday, May 3, 2024, in Phoenix. (AP Photo/Ross D. Franklin)
San Diego Padres starting pitcher Dylan Cease throws against the Arizona Diamondbacks during the first inning of a baseball game Friday, May 3, 2024, in Phoenix. (AP Photo/Ross D. Franklin)
San Diego Padres manager Mike Shildt watches the action on the field during the second inning of a baseball game against the Arizona Diamondbacks Friday, May 3, 2024, in Phoenix. (AP Photo/Ross D. Franklin)
San Diego Padres' Manny Machado (13) rounds the bases after hitting a two run home run as Arizona Diamondbacks first baseman Christian Walker, left, pauses at first base during the fifth inning of a baseball game Friday, May 3, 2024, in Phoenix. (AP Photo/Ross D. Franklin)
Arizona Diamondbacks relief pitcher Matt Bowman, center, rubs up a new baseball after giving up a two-run home run to San Diego Padres' Manny Machado, left, during the fifth inning of a baseball game Friday, May 3, 2024, in Phoenix. (AP Photo/Ross D. Franklin)
San Diego Padres' Manny Machado points to the sky as he rounds the bases after hitting a two-run home run against the Arizona Diamondbacks during the fifth inning of a baseball game Friday, May 3, 2024, in Phoenix. (AP Photo/Ross D. Franklin)
Arizona Diamondbacks' Ketel Marte, right, slides safely into second base with a double as San Diego Padres shortstop Ha-Seong Kim, of South Korea, applies a late tag during the first inning of a baseball game Friday, May 3, 2024, in Phoenix. (AP Photo/Ross D. Franklin)
San Diego Padres' Fernando Tatis Jr., right, celebrates his two-run home run against the Arizona Diamondbacks with Padres' Manny Machado (13) during the fourth inning of a baseball game Friday, May 3, 2024, in Phoenix. (AP Photo/Ross D. Franklin)
