Padres Salvage Game in Blue Jays Series With Timely Walks

Padres Salvage Game in Blue Jays Series With Timely Walks
San Diego Padres second baseman Xander Bogaerts (right) is congratulated by right fielder Fernando Tatis Jr. (23) after hitting a home run against the Toronto Blue Jays during the third inning in San Diego, on April 21, 2024. Orlando Ramirez/USA TODAY Sports via Field Level Media
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Joe Musgrove worked seven strong innings Sunday and Xander Bogaerts homered as the San Diego Padres avoided a series sweep by stopping the visiting Toronto Blue Jays 6–3.

Musgrove allowed five hits and three runs in his longest outing of the year, walking none and fanning three while throwing 67 of 99 pitches for strikes. Wandy Peralta pitched a clean eighth inning and Robert Suarez got the last three outs for his seventh save.