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Padres Beat Angels 4-1; Cronenworth Stays Strong After Fastball

4/19/2026

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Jake Cronenworth of the San Diego Padres was struck in the face by a 97 mph fastball from Yusei Kikuchi, the Los Angeles Angels pitcher, during a game on April 18, 2026.
Cronenworth remained in the game and went 1-for-1 with two walks and a run scored.
The Padres defeated the Angels 4-1, ending a 16-inning scoreless streak.
Germán Márquez pitched 5 2/3 scoreless innings for the Padres.

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Jake Cronenworth of the San Diego Padres was struck in the face by a 97 mph fastball from Yusei Kikuchi, the Los Angeles Angels pitcher, during a game on April 18, 2026.
Cronenworth remained in the game and went 1-for-1 with two walks and a run scored.
The Padres defeated the Angels 4-1, ending a 16-inning scoreless streak.
Germán Márquez pitched 5 2/3 scoreless innings for the Padres.