San Diego Padres’ Xander Bogaerts, Fernando Tatis Jr., Jackson Merrill and Jackson Merrill and Brandon Lockridge celebrate a win and and sweep against the Cleveland Guardians at Petco Park on Wednesday, April 2, 2025. (K.C. Alfred / The San Diego Union-Tribune)
Photos: Padres sweep Guardians
U-T photographer K.C. Alfred captures the San Diego Padres 5-2 victory over the Cleveland Guardians at Petco Park on Wednesday, April 2
San Diego Padres’ Jackson Merrill, center, with Fernando Tatis Jr. and manager Mike Shildt greet players before a game against the Cleveland Guardians at Petco Park on Wednesday, April 2, 2025. (K.C. Alfred / The San Diego Union-Tribune)San Diego Padres’ Jackson Merrill takes the field for a game against the Cleveland Guardians at Petco Park on Wednesday, April 2, 2025. (K.C. Alfred / The San Diego Union-Tribune)San Diego Padres pitcher Dylan Cease throws against the Cleveland Guardians at Petco Park on Wednesday, April 2, 2025. (K.C. Alfred / The San Diego Union-Tribune)Clouds fill the air as the San Diego Padres play the Cleveland Guardians at Petco Park on Wednesday, April 2, 2025. (K.C. Alfred / The San Diego Union-Tribune)San Diego Padres pitcher Dylan Cease throws against the Cleveland Guardians at Petco Park on Wednesday, April 2, 2025. (K.C. Alfred / The San Diego Union-Tribune)San Diego Padres’ Fernando Tatis Jr. beats out a throw at first base in the third inning against the Cleveland Guardians at Petco Park on Wednesday, April 2, 2025. (K.C. Alfred / The San Diego Union-Tribune)San Diego Padres’ Fernando Tatis Jr. steals home base in the third inning against the Cleveland Guardians at Petco Park on Wednesday, April 2, 2025. (K.C. Alfred / The San Diego Union-Tribune)A fan holds up a sign for San Diego Padres’ Jackson Merrill during a game against the Cleveland Guardians at Petco Park on Wednesday, April 2, 2025. (K.C. Alfred / The San Diego Union-Tribune)San Diego Padres’ Jackson Merrill rounds the bases after hitting a two-run home run in the third inning against the Cleveland Guardians at Petco Park on Wednesday, April 2, 2025. (K.C. Alfred / The San Diego Union-Tribune)San Diego Padres’ Jackson Merrill celebrates a two-run home run with Manny Machado in the third inning against the Cleveland Guardians at Petco Park on Wednesday, April 2, 2025. (K.C. Alfred / The San Diego Union-Tribune)San Diego Padres pitcher Dylan Cease walks off the field after being taken out against the Cleveland Guardians at Petco Park on Wednesday, April 2, 2025. (K.C. Alfred / The San Diego Union-Tribune)San Diego Padres’ Luis Arraez, right, celebrates a solo home run with third base coach Tim Leiper in the seventh inning against the Cleveland Guardians at Petco Park on Wednesday, April 2, 2025. (K.C. Alfred / The San Diego Union-Tribune)San Diego Padres’ Fernando Tatis Jr. and Jackson Merrill leave the field after the eighth inning against the Cleveland Guardians at Petco Park on Wednesday, April 2, 2025. (K.C. Alfred / The San Diego Union-Tribune)San Diego Padres’ Robert Suarez throws against the Cleveland Guardians at Petco Park on Wednesday, April 2, 2025. (K.C. Alfred / The San Diego Union-Tribune)San Diego Padres’ Brandon Lockridge, Jackson Merrill, and Fernando Tatis Jr. celebrate a win and and sweep against the Cleveland Guardians at Petco Park on Wednesday, April 2, 2025. (K.C. Alfred / The San Diego Union-Tribune)
