Athletics beat San Diego Padres 5-2; Carlos Cortes homered
Carlos Cortes homered, while Jacob Lopez worked 4⅔ innings in the Athletics' win over the San Diego Padres.
By Gamebook Baseball Desk
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Jacob Lopez worked 4⅔ innings, allowing 1 run on 91 pitches in the Athletics' 5-2 win over the San Diego Padres on May 24, 2026. Carlos Cortes homered at the plate.
The score and club record
The Athletics scored in 4 of 9 innings. Their largest inning was the 2nd, when they scored 2 runs. The staff held the San Diego Padres scoreless in 7 of 9 innings. The Athletics finished with 5 runs and a 3-run margin.
In the top of the 1st, Carlos Cortes drove in 1 run with a home run. The play put the Athletics ahead to stay, 1-0.
At the close of May 24, 2026, the Athletics were 27-26, 1st in the division.
Batting contributions
Carlos Cortes collected 2 hits across 4 at-bats with 1 run, 1 home run, 1 RBI, and 1 walk. Henry Bolte went 1-for-3 with 1 run, 1 double, 1 RBI, and 1 walk. Tyler Soderstrom finished 2-for-5 with 1 RBI.
Jonah Heim went 2-for-4 with 1 run, 1 double, and 1 walk. Alika Williams finished 1-for-4 with 1 RBI. Nick Kurtz had 2 hits in 4 at-bats with 1 walk. The Athletics got 10 hits from 6 batters. They also drew 7 walks. 3 hits went for extra bases.
Pitching contributions
Over 4⅔ innings, Jacob Lopez used 91 pitches, allowing 6 hits and 1 run, walking 1 and striking out 3. Across 9 innings, the Athletics' staff threw 164 pitches, allowed 9 hits and 2 runs, issued 4 walks, and recorded 7 strikeouts.
Official sources
Team facts, standings, and players reflect the reporting date.