Michael King controlled the game from the first pitch, carrying San Diego to a 2-1 victory over Los Angeles at Angel Stadium. The right-hander struck out six batters over five innings, allowing just one hit while walking four in a masterful display of command.
King improved to 3-1 with his third win of the season, carrying a 2.28 ERA. He worked around four walks by inducing weak contact and striking out batters in key situations. Mason Miller closed the game with a perfect ninth inning, striking out two for his eighth save.
The Padres broke through in the fourth inning when Bogaerts singled to center, bringing Tatis Jr. home for the game's first run. San Diego doubled their lead in the seventh as Johnson singled to left, scoring Bogaerts while advancing Sheets to third. The Angels answered immediately in the bottom half when Neto grounded out to shortstop, allowing Peraza to score their only run.
The Angels' starter took the loss despite a strong effort, allowing four hits and striking out eight over six innings. Los Angeles managed just two hits against San Diego's pitching staff, with Peraza collecting a double among their limited offensive output.
San Diego improved to 14-7 and snapped a brief skid. Los Angeles fell to 11-11 after the narrow defeat.