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Padres Seek Eighth Straight Win Against Struggling Mariners

4/17/2026

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Padres Pursue Eighth Win

The San Diego Padres aim for their eighth consecutive win tonight against the Seattle Mariners.
The Padres are 12-6, having scored seven or more runs in five of their seven games, with Walker Buehler starting after six shutout innings.
The Mariners are 8-11 and will counter with Luis Castillo, who has a 6.92 ERA.
The Padres are favored at -121, and SportsLine gives a 54% chance of victory.

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Tatis Rests for Freshness

Fernando Tatis Jr. (San Diego Padres) will sit out his first game of the 2026 season on Jackie Robinson Day.
Manager Craig Stammen's decision aims to keep Tatis fresh for the season.
The Padres have won six straight and sit at 11-6.
They will face the Seattle Mariners, hoping to end a four-game skid.
Cleveland rookie Parker Messick has a 0.51 ERA and starts versus the Baltimore Orioles.

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Padres Pursue Eighth Win

The San Diego Padres aim for their eighth consecutive win tonight against the Seattle Mariners.
The Padres are 12-6, having scored seven or more runs in five of their seven games, with Walker Buehler starting after six shutout innings.
The Mariners are 8-11 and will counter with Luis Castillo, who has a 6.92 ERA.
The Padres are favored at -121, and SportsLine gives a 54% chance of victory.

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