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Padres Secure 2-0 Shutout Over Athletics Behind Giolito and Bullpen
5/24/2026, 1:16:22 PM
Padres' 2-0 Shutout Over Athletics
On Saturday night in San Diego, the San Diego Padres defeated the Oakland Athletics 2-0. Starting right-hander Lucas Giolito pitched five scoreless innings, allowing four hits and issuing six walks before departing. The bullpen—Jeremiah Estrada, Adrian Morejon, Jason Adam and Mason Miller—combined for four additional scoreless frames, with Miller recording his 16th save.
Recent Performance and Series Context
The victory marked the Padres’ sixth win in eight games and extended their recent success against the A’s, who entered the series on a three-game winning streak. Five days earlier, Athletics starter J.T. Ginn carried a no-hit bid into the ninth inning against the Los Angeles Angels before surrendering a two-run homer. Giolito entered the matchup with a 2-0 record since signing a one-year contract with San Diego in April.
Key Pitchers and Offensive Contributors
Giolito (2-0) struck out three batters and navigated a jam created by Ginn’s six walks. He walked Fernando Tatis Jr. with a bases-loaded pitch in the second inning, and Jackson Merrill subsequently scored on the ensuing play. Ty France delivered the second run with an RBI groundout to shortstop, bringing home Nick Castellanos.
Game Statistics
San Diego recorded two hits, eight walks and eight strikeouts. The Athletics did not score and their starter walked six batters. Giolito allowed six walks; the bullpen did not allow any runs. Miller’s perfect ninth secured his 16th save of the season.
Official Statements & Responses
The postgame press conference featured pitching coach Craig Stammen, who addressed the team’s performance following the shutout.
Criticism & Opposition
Oakland’s starter J.T. Ginn walked six of the 14 batters he faced and was removed after 2 1/3 innings without allowing a hit. The Athletics failed to generate offense, and three double plays initiated by Ty France—including a 3-6-3 double play with the bases loaded in the fourth inning—ended their scoring chances.
On-the-Ground Reports
The game began with Ginn’s early control issues, leading to a bases-loaded situation that resulted in Tatis Jr.’s HBP. After France’s RBI groundout in the third, the Padres’ defense and bullpen kept the A’s at bay, striking out three batters in the eighth and preserving the shutout.
Conflicting Reports & Gaps
All sources agree on the final score, run production, walk totals and pitching performances; no contradictory information was identified.
What’s Next
The series finale pits Athletics left-hander Jacob Lopez (3-2, 6.14 ERA) against Padres right-hander Michael King (4-2, 2.31 ERA) on Sunday.
