Padres Achieve Franchise Best Start with 5-3 Win Over Giants

The San Diego Padres have surged to a strong start in the 2025 MLB season, highlighted by a franchise-record 19-11 mark before May and a recent sweep of the Giants to secure second place in the competitive NL West. Fernando Tatis Jr. is leading the team with MVP-level performance, while standout pitching from Michael King and new signing Nick Pivetta has bolstered their success. The Padres have maintained dominance over the Pittsburgh Pirates, winning their seventh consecutive matchup and sweeping all six games against them this year. Despite an injury scare for Tatis Jr. after being hit by a pitch, X-rays were negative and he was diagnosed with only a contusion. The Pirates, meanwhile, continue to struggle offensively and defensively, suffering from one of the league’s worst run differentials and batting averages. San Diego’s strong start and depth on both sides of the ball signal their potential to contend for their first World Series title.