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Angels and Padres: did San Diego’s 5-run fourth inning decide the day at Tempe Diablo Stadium?

The Los Angeles Angels moved to 9-12 after a 10-2 loss to the San Diego Padres, who moved to 9-9, at Tempe Diablo Stadium at 4:10 PM EDT.


Mar 10, 2026; Tempe, Arizona, USA; Los Angeles Angels pitcher Mitch Farris (70) throws against the San Diego Padres in the first inning at Tempe Diablo Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Rick Scuteri-Imagn Images

First inning


The Angels opened with 1 hit in the top of the order but scored 0 runs in the inning as the Padres also posted 0 runs.


Second inning


The Halos got on the board with 1 run on 2 hits in the inning, while the Friars answered with 2 runs on 4 hits, setting the early tone in this Angels vs Padres recap.


Mar 10, 2026; Tempe, Arizona, USA; San Diego Padres second baseman Mason McCoy (18) is tagged out by Los Angeles Angels third baseman Nick Madrigal (2) trying to steal second in the second inning at Tempe Diablo Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Rick Scuteri-Imagn Images

Third inning


The Angels added 1 run on 2 hits in the inning as Logan O’Hoppe finished the game with 1 hit in 3 at-bats, and the Padres stayed quiet with 0 runs.


Fourth inning


The Padres created separation with 5 runs on 4 hits in the inning against an Angels staff that finished with 10 earned runs allowed, a swing that defined game-changing plays Angels vs Padres.


Mar 10, 2026; Tempe, Arizona, USA; San Diego Padres pitcher Walker Buehler (10) throws against the Los Angeles Angels in the first inning at Tempe Diablo Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Rick Scuteri-Imagn Images

Fifth inning


The Angels went scoreless in the inning as the Padres also scored 0 runs, keeping the Angels at 8 hits overall through the middle frames.


Sixth inning


The Angels produced 0 runs despite adding 1 hit in the inning, and the Padres pushed across 1 run on 2 hits as the Angels pitching line reached 15 hits allowed.


Seventh inning


The Angels and Padres each posted 0 runs in the inning as the Halos’ offense finished with 11 left on base for the game.


Eighth inning


The Angels were held to 0 runs with 1 hit in the inning as Mike Trout ended at 0-for-3 at the plate, and the Padres scored 1 run on 3 hits.


Ninth inning


The Angels closed with 0 runs on 1 hit in the inning as Kyren Paris finished 0-for-2, and the Padres added 1 run on 2 hits to close out the result, prompting Angels final whistle reaction and post-game thoughts Angels around a game that included 6,572 in attendance and a 2:55 duration.


The Angels are scheduled to face the Chicago White Sox at Camelback Ranch in Phoenix, Arizona, on 03/11/2026 at 4:05 PM EDT, and fans can watch on the club’s usual local television or radio broadcast. Keep it locked on the Halos, and share this article with other Angels fans.

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