The Sacramento Athletics begin a three-game series against the San Diego Padres at Petco Park on Friday, May 22, 2026, at 6:40 p.
m. local time.
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The American League West-leading Athletics enter the matchup on a three-game winning streak after taking a 3-1 series victory over the Los Angeles Angels.
The Padres aim to bounce back at home after losing consecutive games to the Los Angeles Dodgers earlier this week.
Pitching Matchup
Left-hander Jeffrey Springs will start for the Athletics, holding a 3-4 record with a 3.93 ERA over 10 starts.
He has 47 strikeouts and a 1.20 WHIP in 55 innings this season.
The Padres counter with right-hander Walker Buehler, who is 3-2 with a 5.01 ERA and 37 strikeouts in 41.1 innings.
Buehler has been effective at Petco Park, posting a 3.16 ERA and 0.97 WHIP in five home starts.
Key Players
Athletics first baseman Nick Kurtz carries a 44-game on-base streak and leads the team with 36 RBIs. Outfielder Carlos Cortes tops the starting lineup with a .
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345 batting average after moving to the leadoff spot.
Padres center fielder Jackson Merrill remains sidelined with sore ribs after crashing into the outfield wall.
First baseman Gavin Sheets leads San Diego's offense with nine home runs and 21 RBIs in May.
Padres closer Mason Miller will face his former team for the first time since being traded from the Athletics last July.
Miller has converted all 15 save opportunities this season with a 0.79 ERA and 45 strikeouts in 22.2 innings.
Upcoming Games
Right-hander J. T.
Ginn is scheduled to start Saturday for Sacramento against Padres right-hander Lucas Giolito.
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Left-hander Jacob Lopez will pitch Sunday's series finale for the Athletics against Padres right-hander Michael King.
