Padres Draw 11 Walks While Finishing Sweep of Angels

Taylor Ward (3) of the Los Angeles Angels leaves the field as Gary Sanchez (99) and Josh Hader (71) of the San Diego Padres celebrate after defeating the Los Angeles Angels in a game at PETCO Park in San Diego on July 5, 2023. Sean M. Haffey/Getty Images

Fernando Tatis Jr. had three hits and San Diego drew 11 walks en route to a 5–3 win over the visiting Los Angeles Angels on Wednesday, July 5, that completed the Padres’ first three-game sweep of the season.

The Angels, who were swept by the Padres for the first time since 1999, have lost seven of their past eight games. With the sweep, the Padres matched their longest winning streak of the season at three games.