Four home runs, stellar defense back another strong start from Michael Wacha as the Padres clinch series against Cleveland Guardians
Michael Wacha was the last starting pitcher added to the mix this spring, but he was certainly not viewed as the sixth starter in the rotation. At just $7.5 million for this season, he also was something of a bargain.Hours later, Wacha only fortified that opinion, striking out five over 6 2/3 strong innings in a 5-0 win over the Cleveland Guardians to continue his eye-opening start.
Machado added a solo shot in the third, Soto hit one in the sixth and Cruz, coming off the bench, blasted off in the eighth.That was more than enough for Wacha, the NL pitcher of the month in May who’d really only had two poor starts all season. “Less one start or two starts, probably as good as anybody in the National League,” Melvin said. “I think more anything, it’s the confidence he gives the team when it’s his day to pitch and when he toes the rubber … so been awfully good.”Wednesday was more of the same.The Padres’ other transaction heist — waiver claim Gary Sanchez — helped Wacha out of the inning, throwing out Brennan attempting to steal second as Mike Zunino swung through a fastball just above the zone for strike three.
Wacha followed with a scoreless sixth, struck out the first batter of the seventh and allowed two singles and a walk to load the bases, forcing Melvin pull him against the backdrop of a standing ovation.
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