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Cronenworth and Tatis homer to help the Padres beat the Athletics 5-4
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Cronenworth and Tatis homer to help the Padres beat the Athletics 5-4

2025-04-08 13:08 Last Updated At:13:21

WEST SACRAMENTO, Calif. (AP) — Jake Cronenworth hit a two-run homer in the first inning, Fernando Tatis Jr. added a solo shot in the seventh and the San Diego Padres beat the Athletics 5-4 on Monday night.

Michael King (2-0) gave up three runs and eight hits in 5 2/3 innings, and Robert Suarez pitched a perfect ninth for his fifth save. Manny Machado had two RBI doubles for San Diego.

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Athletics shortstop Jacob Wilson (5) catches a pop up hit by San Diego Padres' Jason Heyward during the sixth inning of a baseball game Monday, April 7, 2025, in West Sacramento, Calif. (AP Photo/Godofredo A. Vásquez)

Athletics shortstop Jacob Wilson (5) catches a pop up hit by San Diego Padres' Jason Heyward during the sixth inning of a baseball game Monday, April 7, 2025, in West Sacramento, Calif. (AP Photo/Godofredo A. Vásquez)

San Diego Padres pitcher Michael King, center, walks past manager Mike Shildt, left, as he exits during the sixth inning of a baseball game against the Athletics, Monday, April 7, 2025, in West Sacramento, Calif. (AP Photo/Godofredo A. Vásquez)

San Diego Padres pitcher Michael King, center, walks past manager Mike Shildt, left, as he exits during the sixth inning of a baseball game against the Athletics, Monday, April 7, 2025, in West Sacramento, Calif. (AP Photo/Godofredo A. Vásquez)

San Diego Padres' Jake Cronenworth (9) celebrates with teammates at the dugout after hitting a two-run home run during the first inning of a baseball game against the Athletics, Monday, April 7, 2025, in West Sacramento, Calif. (AP Photo/Godofredo A. Vásquez)

San Diego Padres' Jake Cronenworth (9) celebrates with teammates at the dugout after hitting a two-run home run during the first inning of a baseball game against the Athletics, Monday, April 7, 2025, in West Sacramento, Calif. (AP Photo/Godofredo A. Vásquez)

San Diego Padres right fielder Fernando Tatis Jr., center, celebrates with shortstop Xander Bogaerts (2) and first baseman Jake Cronenworth after the team's victory over the Athletics in a baseball game Monday, April 7, 2025, in West Sacramento, Calif. (AP Photo/Godofredo A. Vásquez)

San Diego Padres right fielder Fernando Tatis Jr., center, celebrates with shortstop Xander Bogaerts (2) and first baseman Jake Cronenworth after the team's victory over the Athletics in a baseball game Monday, April 7, 2025, in West Sacramento, Calif. (AP Photo/Godofredo A. Vásquez)

San Diego Padres shortstop Xander Bogaerts throws to first base for an out on Athletics' Brent Rooker during the seventh inning of a baseball game Monday, April 7, 2025, in West Sacramento, Calif. (AP Photo/Godofredo A. Vásquez)

San Diego Padres shortstop Xander Bogaerts throws to first base for an out on Athletics' Brent Rooker during the seventh inning of a baseball game Monday, April 7, 2025, in West Sacramento, Calif. (AP Photo/Godofredo A. Vásquez)

Athletics' Lawrence Butler hits an RBI single during the fourth inning of a baseball game against the San Diego Padres, Monday, April 7, 2025, in West Sacramento, Calif. (AP Photo/Godofredo A. Vásquez)

Athletics' Lawrence Butler hits an RBI single during the fourth inning of a baseball game against the San Diego Padres, Monday, April 7, 2025, in West Sacramento, Calif. (AP Photo/Godofredo A. Vásquez)

Athletics' Luis Severino pitches to a San Diego Padres batter during the sixth inning of a baseball game Monday, April 7, 2025, in West Sacramento, Calif. (AP Photo/Godofredo A. Vásquez)

Athletics' Luis Severino pitches to a San Diego Padres batter during the sixth inning of a baseball game Monday, April 7, 2025, in West Sacramento, Calif. (AP Photo/Godofredo A. Vásquez)

San Diego Padres pitcher Robert Suarez throws to an Athletics batter during the ninth inning of a baseball game Monday, April 7, 2025, in West Sacramento, Calif. (AP Photo/Godofredo A. Vásquez)

San Diego Padres pitcher Robert Suarez throws to an Athletics batter during the ninth inning of a baseball game Monday, April 7, 2025, in West Sacramento, Calif. (AP Photo/Godofredo A. Vásquez)

San Diego Padres right fielder Fernando Tatis Jr., left, celebrates with catcher Elias Díaz after the team's victory over the Athletics in a baseball game Monday, April 7, 2025, in West Sacramento, Calif. (AP Photo/Godofredo A. Vásquez)

San Diego Padres right fielder Fernando Tatis Jr., left, celebrates with catcher Elias Díaz after the team's victory over the Athletics in a baseball game Monday, April 7, 2025, in West Sacramento, Calif. (AP Photo/Godofredo A. Vásquez)

San Diego Padres' Jake Cronenworth watches his two-run home run during the first inning of a baseball game against the Athletics, Monday, April 7, 2025, in West Sacramento, Calif. (AP Photo/Godofredo A. Vásquez)

San Diego Padres' Jake Cronenworth watches his two-run home run during the first inning of a baseball game against the Athletics, Monday, April 7, 2025, in West Sacramento, Calif. (AP Photo/Godofredo A. Vásquez)

San Diego Padres' Jake Cronenworth hits a two-run home run during the first inning of a baseball game against the Athletics, Monday, April 7, 2025, in West Sacramento, Calif. (AP Photo/Godofredo A. Vásquez)

San Diego Padres' Jake Cronenworth hits a two-run home run during the first inning of a baseball game against the Athletics, Monday, April 7, 2025, in West Sacramento, Calif. (AP Photo/Godofredo A. Vásquez)

Tyler Soderstrom hit solo shots in the third and seventh for the Athletics. His six homers this season are tied with New York Yankees star Aaron Judge for most in the majors.

Miguel Andujar and Jacob Wilson opened the bottom of the fourth with back-to-back singles, and Andujar scored on Max Muncy's double. Lawrence Butler broke his bat on a slow roller to shortstop Xander Bogaerts but beat the throw for an infield single that drove in Wilson and cut the deficit to 4-3.

Luis Severino (0-2) fell behind 3-0 after four batters, then settled in. He allowed five runs and eight hits over seven innings without a walk.

Luis Arraez and Machado hit back-to-back doubles before Cronenworth's homer made it 3-0 in the first.

The Padres have the best record in baseball at 9-2. They are batting .282 this season, second-best behind the St. Louis Cardinals (.297).

Dylan Cease takes the mound for the Padres on Tuesday, and Jeffrey Springs gets the start for the Athletics.

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Athletics shortstop Jacob Wilson (5) catches a pop up hit by San Diego Padres' Jason Heyward during the sixth inning of a baseball game Monday, April 7, 2025, in West Sacramento, Calif. (AP Photo/Godofredo A. Vásquez)

Athletics shortstop Jacob Wilson (5) catches a pop up hit by San Diego Padres' Jason Heyward during the sixth inning of a baseball game Monday, April 7, 2025, in West Sacramento, Calif. (AP Photo/Godofredo A. Vásquez)

San Diego Padres pitcher Michael King, center, walks past manager Mike Shildt, left, as he exits during the sixth inning of a baseball game against the Athletics, Monday, April 7, 2025, in West Sacramento, Calif. (AP Photo/Godofredo A. Vásquez)

San Diego Padres pitcher Michael King, center, walks past manager Mike Shildt, left, as he exits during the sixth inning of a baseball game against the Athletics, Monday, April 7, 2025, in West Sacramento, Calif. (AP Photo/Godofredo A. Vásquez)

San Diego Padres' Jake Cronenworth (9) celebrates with teammates at the dugout after hitting a two-run home run during the first inning of a baseball game against the Athletics, Monday, April 7, 2025, in West Sacramento, Calif. (AP Photo/Godofredo A. Vásquez)

San Diego Padres' Jake Cronenworth (9) celebrates with teammates at the dugout after hitting a two-run home run during the first inning of a baseball game against the Athletics, Monday, April 7, 2025, in West Sacramento, Calif. (AP Photo/Godofredo A. Vásquez)

San Diego Padres right fielder Fernando Tatis Jr., center, celebrates with shortstop Xander Bogaerts (2) and first baseman Jake Cronenworth after the team's victory over the Athletics in a baseball game Monday, April 7, 2025, in West Sacramento, Calif. (AP Photo/Godofredo A. Vásquez)

San Diego Padres right fielder Fernando Tatis Jr., center, celebrates with shortstop Xander Bogaerts (2) and first baseman Jake Cronenworth after the team's victory over the Athletics in a baseball game Monday, April 7, 2025, in West Sacramento, Calif. (AP Photo/Godofredo A. Vásquez)

San Diego Padres shortstop Xander Bogaerts throws to first base for an out on Athletics' Brent Rooker during the seventh inning of a baseball game Monday, April 7, 2025, in West Sacramento, Calif. (AP Photo/Godofredo A. Vásquez)

San Diego Padres shortstop Xander Bogaerts throws to first base for an out on Athletics' Brent Rooker during the seventh inning of a baseball game Monday, April 7, 2025, in West Sacramento, Calif. (AP Photo/Godofredo A. Vásquez)

Athletics' Lawrence Butler hits an RBI single during the fourth inning of a baseball game against the San Diego Padres, Monday, April 7, 2025, in West Sacramento, Calif. (AP Photo/Godofredo A. Vásquez)

Athletics' Lawrence Butler hits an RBI single during the fourth inning of a baseball game against the San Diego Padres, Monday, April 7, 2025, in West Sacramento, Calif. (AP Photo/Godofredo A. Vásquez)

Athletics' Luis Severino pitches to a San Diego Padres batter during the sixth inning of a baseball game Monday, April 7, 2025, in West Sacramento, Calif. (AP Photo/Godofredo A. Vásquez)

Athletics' Luis Severino pitches to a San Diego Padres batter during the sixth inning of a baseball game Monday, April 7, 2025, in West Sacramento, Calif. (AP Photo/Godofredo A. Vásquez)

San Diego Padres pitcher Robert Suarez throws to an Athletics batter during the ninth inning of a baseball game Monday, April 7, 2025, in West Sacramento, Calif. (AP Photo/Godofredo A. Vásquez)

San Diego Padres pitcher Robert Suarez throws to an Athletics batter during the ninth inning of a baseball game Monday, April 7, 2025, in West Sacramento, Calif. (AP Photo/Godofredo A. Vásquez)

San Diego Padres right fielder Fernando Tatis Jr., left, celebrates with catcher Elias Díaz after the team's victory over the Athletics in a baseball game Monday, April 7, 2025, in West Sacramento, Calif. (AP Photo/Godofredo A. Vásquez)

San Diego Padres right fielder Fernando Tatis Jr., left, celebrates with catcher Elias Díaz after the team's victory over the Athletics in a baseball game Monday, April 7, 2025, in West Sacramento, Calif. (AP Photo/Godofredo A. Vásquez)

San Diego Padres' Jake Cronenworth watches his two-run home run during the first inning of a baseball game against the Athletics, Monday, April 7, 2025, in West Sacramento, Calif. (AP Photo/Godofredo A. Vásquez)

San Diego Padres' Jake Cronenworth watches his two-run home run during the first inning of a baseball game against the Athletics, Monday, April 7, 2025, in West Sacramento, Calif. (AP Photo/Godofredo A. Vásquez)

San Diego Padres' Jake Cronenworth hits a two-run home run during the first inning of a baseball game against the Athletics, Monday, April 7, 2025, in West Sacramento, Calif. (AP Photo/Godofredo A. Vásquez)

San Diego Padres' Jake Cronenworth hits a two-run home run during the first inning of a baseball game against the Athletics, Monday, April 7, 2025, in West Sacramento, Calif. (AP Photo/Godofredo A. Vásquez)

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Rider Ricky Brabec competes during the seventh stage of the Dakar Rally between Riyadh and Wadi Ad Dawasir, Saudi Arabia, Sunday, Jan.11, 2026. (AP Photo/Thibault Camus)

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Rider Luciano Benavides competes during the seventh stage of the Dakar Rally between Riyadh and Wadi Ad Dawasir, Saudi Arabia, Sunday, Jan.11, 2026. (AP Photo/Thibault Camus)

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Driver Sebastien Loeb and co-driver Edouard Boulanger compete during the fourth stage of the Dakar Rally between Alula and Hail, Saudi Arabia, Wednesday, Jan. 7, 2026. (AP Photo/Thibault Camus)

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Rider Arnau Lledo competes during the third stage of the Dakar Rally with a start and finish in Alula, Saudi Arabia, Tuesday, Jan. 6, 2026. (AP Photo/Thibault Camus)

Driver Carlos Sainz and co-driver Lucas Cruz compete during the second stage of the Dakar Rally between Yanbu and Alula, Saudi Arabia, Monday, Jan. 5, 2026. (AP Photo/Thibault Camus)

Driver Carlos Sainz and co-driver Lucas Cruz compete during the second stage of the Dakar Rally between Yanbu and Alula, Saudi Arabia, Monday, Jan. 5, 2026. (AP Photo/Thibault Camus)

Driver Simon Vitse and co-driver Max Delfino compete during the sixth stage of the Dakar Rally between Hail and Riyadh, Saudi Arabia, Friday, Jan. 9, 2026. (AP Photo/Thibault Camus)

Driver Simon Vitse and co-driver Max Delfino compete during the sixth stage of the Dakar Rally between Hail and Riyadh, Saudi Arabia, Friday, Jan. 9, 2026. (AP Photo/Thibault Camus)

Spectators attend to the sixth stage of the Dakar Rally between Hail and Riyadh, Saudi Arabia, Friday, Jan. 9, 2026. (AP Photo/Thibault Camus)

Spectators attend to the sixth stage of the Dakar Rally between Hail and Riyadh, Saudi Arabia, Friday, Jan. 9, 2026. (AP Photo/Thibault Camus)

Spectators watch driver Denis Krotov and co-driver Konstantin Zhiltsov competing during the sixth stage of the Dakar Rally between Hail and Riyadh, Saudi Arabia, Friday, Jan. 9, 2026. (AP Photo/Thibault Camus)

Spectators watch driver Denis Krotov and co-driver Konstantin Zhiltsov competing during the sixth stage of the Dakar Rally between Hail and Riyadh, Saudi Arabia, Friday, Jan. 9, 2026. (AP Photo/Thibault Camus)

Driver Nani Roma changes a tire of his car at the end of the fourth stage of the Dakar Rally between Alula and Hail, Saudi Arabia, Wednesday, Jan. 7, 2026. (AP Photo/Thibault Camus)

Driver Nani Roma changes a tire of his car at the end of the fourth stage of the Dakar Rally between Alula and Hail, Saudi Arabia, Wednesday, Jan. 7, 2026. (AP Photo/Thibault Camus)

Driver Mattias Ekstrom and co-driver Emil Bergkvist compete during the second stage of the Dakar Rally between Yanbu and Alula, Saudi Arabia, Monday, Jan. 5, 2026. (AP Photo/Thibault Camus)

Driver Mattias Ekstrom and co-driver Emil Bergkvist compete during the second stage of the Dakar Rally between Yanbu and Alula, Saudi Arabia, Monday, Jan. 5, 2026. (AP Photo/Thibault Camus)

Mechanic Filip Skrobanek eats after he stopped for a bivouac following the fourth stage of the Dakar Rally between Alula and Hail, Saudi Arabia, Wednesday, Jan. 7, 2026. (AP Photo/Thibault Camus)

Mechanic Filip Skrobanek eats after he stopped for a bivouac following the fourth stage of the Dakar Rally between Alula and Hail, Saudi Arabia, Wednesday, Jan. 7, 2026. (AP Photo/Thibault Camus)

Drivers and co-drivers pack up their tents before the start of the fifth stage of the Dakar Rally between Alula and Hail, Saudi Arabia, Thursday, Jan. 8, 2026. (AP Photo/Thibault Camus)

Drivers and co-drivers pack up their tents before the start of the fifth stage of the Dakar Rally between Alula and Hail, Saudi Arabia, Thursday, Jan. 8, 2026. (AP Photo/Thibault Camus)

Driver Laia Sanz and co-driver Maurizio Gerini compete during the prologue of the Dakar Rally in Yanbu, Saudi Arabia, Saturday, Jan. 3, 2026. (AP Photo/Thibault Camus)

Driver Laia Sanz and co-driver Maurizio Gerini compete during the prologue of the Dakar Rally in Yanbu, Saudi Arabia, Saturday, Jan. 3, 2026. (AP Photo/Thibault Camus)

Rider Daniel Sanders drives beside camels during the second stage of the Dakar Rally between Yanbu and Alula, Saudi Arabia, Monday, Jan. 5, 2026. (AP Photo/Thibault Camus)

Rider Daniel Sanders drives beside camels during the second stage of the Dakar Rally between Yanbu and Alula, Saudi Arabia, Monday, Jan. 5, 2026. (AP Photo/Thibault Camus)

Rider Skyler Howes competes during the first stage of the Dakar Rally in Yanbu, Saudi Arabia, Sunday, Jan. 4, 2026. (AP Photo/Thibault Camus)

Rider Skyler Howes competes during the first stage of the Dakar Rally in Yanbu, Saudi Arabia, Sunday, Jan. 4, 2026. (AP Photo/Thibault Camus)

Driver Denis Krotov sits on a tire as co-driver Konstantin Zhiltsov, unseen, repairs their car after they stopped for a bivouac at the end of the fourth stage of the Dakar Rally between Alula and Hail, Saudi Arabia, Wednesday, Jan. 7, 2026. (AP Photo/Thibault Camus)

Driver Denis Krotov sits on a tire as co-driver Konstantin Zhiltsov, unseen, repairs their car after they stopped for a bivouac at the end of the fourth stage of the Dakar Rally between Alula and Hail, Saudi Arabia, Wednesday, Jan. 7, 2026. (AP Photo/Thibault Camus)

Driver Carlos Sainz and co-driver Lucas Cruz compete during the fourth stage of the Dakar Rally between Alula and Hail, Saudi Arabia, Wednesday, Jan. 7, 2026. (AP Photo/Thibault Camus)

Driver Carlos Sainz and co-driver Lucas Cruz compete during the fourth stage of the Dakar Rally between Alula and Hail, Saudi Arabia, Wednesday, Jan. 7, 2026. (AP Photo/Thibault Camus)

Rider Luciano Benavides competes during the sixth stage of the Dakar Rally between Hail and Riyadh, Saudi Arabia, Friday, Jan. 9, 2026. (AP Photo/Thibault Camus)

Rider Luciano Benavides competes during the sixth stage of the Dakar Rally between Hail and Riyadh, Saudi Arabia, Friday, Jan. 9, 2026. (AP Photo/Thibault Camus)

Driver Jeremias Gonzalez Ferioli and co-driver Gonzalo Rinaldi compete during the third stage of the Dakar Rally with a start and finish in Alula, Saudi Arabia, Tuesday, Jan. 6, 2026. (AP Photo/Thibault Camus)

Driver Jeremias Gonzalez Ferioli and co-driver Gonzalo Rinaldi compete during the third stage of the Dakar Rally with a start and finish in Alula, Saudi Arabia, Tuesday, Jan. 6, 2026. (AP Photo/Thibault Camus)

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