Padres and Guardians: did Freddy Fermin’s 3-run burst tilt Peoria Sports Complex?

The San Diego Padres moved to 11-11, and the Cleveland Guardians slipped to 10-11, after an 8-5 game at 4:10 PM EDT. The Friars finished ahead 8-5 as the game drew 5,807 and lasted 2:45, and this Padres vs Guardians match summary started with San Diego posting 11 hits.

First inning

The Padres opened with 1 hit and left runners on, while the Guardians went hitless in the inning. The Padres team line ended with 5 walks and an on-base percentage of 0.41.

Second inning

The Padres added another hit without scoring, and the Guardians again produced 0 runs. San Diego finished with 7 runners left on base in the game.

Third inning

The Padres broke the game open with 4 runs on 3 hits, while the Guardians answered with 1 run on 1 hit. Freddy Fermin’s previous-game line included 3 runs and 2 hits, and San Diego’s current-game power showed up with 2 home runs.

Fourth inning

The Padres tacked on 2 runs on 2 hits, and the Guardians scored 1 run on 2 hits. The Padres pitching staff logged 15 strikeouts against 2 walks, and Nick Pivetta’s previous-game strikeout rate was 11.997 per 9 innings.

Fifth inning

The Padres kept pressure on with 2 runs on 2 hits, and the Guardians produced 2 runs on 2 hits during the frame. San Diego was charged with 2 errors in the field, and Cleveland finished without an error.

Sixth inning

The Padres added 1 hit and no runs, and the Guardians recorded 1 hit with no runs. The Padres bullpen line included 6 innings with 1 earned run, and Kyle Hart’s previous-game earned run average was 0.

Seventh inning

The Padres went hitless and scoreless, and the Guardians also went without a hit. The Padres pitching line finished with a 1.00 WHIP for the game.

Eighth inning

The Padres put 1 hit on the board without scoring, and the Guardians were held to 0 hits. Jackson Merrill’s previous-game batting average sat at .500, and San Diego’s lineup finished with 5 extra-base hits.

Ninth inning

The Guardians pushed across 1 run on 1 hit, and the Padres closed it out without needing to bat in the bottom half. The Padres final whistle reaction centered on 8 runs and 20 total bases, while post-game thoughts Padres focused on 148 pitches seen by San Diego hitters and this post game analysis noted Cleveland’s 7 hits.

The Padres are scheduled to face the Arizona Diamondbacks at 4:10 PM EDT on 3/15/2026 at Salt River Fields at Talking Stick in Scottsdale, Arizona, and the broadcast is set for MLB Network. Keep it locked for the game recap, then share this article with other Padres fans.