San Diego slugs its way to win in series opener versus Athletics

SAN DIEGO, CALIFORNIA - MAY 22: Ramón Laureano #5 of the San Diego Padres tosses his bat after hitting a home run against the Athletics during the seventh inning at Petco Park on May 22, 2026 in San Diego, California. (Photo by Orlando Ramirez/Getty Images) | Getty Images The San Diego Padres needed this. After only scoring five runs across their entire series against the Los Angeles Dodgers, the Friars put up seven runs with three homers against the Athletics. It was a barrage that felt warra