The San Diego Padres played against the Chicago White Sox at Rate Field on September 21, 2025. The Padres came out on top with a score of 3-2. Michael King was the winning pitcher, improving his record to 4-3 for the season. Fernando Tatis Jr. made a significant impact by hitting a home run and driving in a run. Jake Cronenworth also contributed with an RBI. The Padres’ victory improved their season record to 84-71, while the White Sox fell to 58-97. In the second inning, the Padres scored two runs to take an early lead. Fernando Tatis Jr. hit a home run, driving in one of the runs. In the third inning, they added another run, making it 3-0 with an RBI from Jake Cronenworth. The White Sox tried to catch up in the seventh inning. They scored two runs with RBIs from Andrew Benintendi and Miguel Vargas. However, they could not score again, and the Padres held onto their lead for a 3-2 win.

Fernando Tatis Jr. played a big role for the Padres. He went 2-for-5 with a home run and one RBI. Tatis Jr.’s performance was key in helping the Padres score their runs early in the game.

On the mound, Michael King was the winning pitcher for the Padres. He pitched five innings, giving up four hits with no runs. King also struck out four batters and walked four. This solid outing helped the Padres hold their lead throughout the game.

For the White Sox, Sean Burke took the loss. He pitched four innings, allowing six hits and three runs, though only two were earned. Burke struck out four and did not walk any batters. Despite his efforts, the early runs by the Padres were too much for the White Sox to overcome.

What’s Next

The Padres improved their record to 84-71 with the win. They are in second place in the West division. The team is fighting for a playoff spot as the season nears its end. The White Sox have a 58-97 record after this game. They remain in fifth place in the Central division. The teams have not played each other often this season, so there is limited head-to-head information.

The San Diego Padres will begin a new series against the Milwaukee Brewers at PETCO Park. The first game is on September 22, 2025, at 9:40 PM. This series will continue with games on September 23 and September 24, both at home. The Padres will then face the Arizona Diamondbacks starting September 26 at home.

The Chicago White Sox will travel to face the New York Yankees starting September 23, 2025, at 7:05 PM. This away series will continue through September 25. After that, the White Sox will play against the Washington Nationals starting September 26. These games will also be on the road at Nationals Park.

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