Before Sunday's series finale against the Braves in Atlanta the Padres put Michael King, who's been their best starting pitching in 2025, on the 15-day injured list with inflammation in his right shoulder (David Morgan was recalled from Triple-A El Paso to fill out the roster). After suffering a setback like that San Diego needed some good vibes.

Their offense smashing a bunch of home runs definitely counts. The Padres showed off some slug that's been missing for more than a week in a 5-3 win, taking two of three at Truist Park.

Dylan Cease got the start and brought his swing-and-miss stuff to the mound with him. Cease allowed three runs and struck out eight in 5.0 innings, throwing 88 pitches in the process. He left training 3-1 and the way the Friars have been swinging it lately it fel

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