The San Diego Padres defeated the Cincinnati Reds 5-0, opening their three-game series at Great American Ball Park. A four-run fourth inning was fueled by six consecutive hits, including RBI singles from Jackson Merrill and Dustin Harris, and a two-run double by Xander Bogaerts. Michael King dominated on the mound, pitching six scoreless innings with six strikeouts. The Padres also announced the call-up of top prospect Ethan Salas while confirming Luis Rengifo’s season-ending injury.
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