Padres' Rookie Fireballer Shines, Sheets Hits Game-Winner

0:00On April 25, Padres taking a breather on Friday before they jet down to Mexico City for a two-game series against the Arizona Diamondbacks. It's part of the MLB World Tour at Estadio Alfredo Harpello, which holds 20,062 fans ready to pack the house. This young, 22-year-old Ridey in the bullpen is straight fire for San Diego. Over 12.1 innings, he's posted a 0.73 ERA looking like a cornerstone already. Manager Craig Stamman is hyped, calling him elite and locked in for big spots long-term. The kids number C. Six prospect packs a 98.3 mAh fastball. But he leans heavy on that 89.4 changeup that's whiffed. Padres nearly half the time with zero hits against it this season. Veteran outfielder Nick Castellanos is off to a slow start though, hitting just 146 over 48 at bats with 14 strikeouts. He says the lineup's still a puzzle they're solving, needing more games to click into place.

1:02Then Gavin Sheet stole the show with the game winning Homer on his 30th birthday, Wednesday, capping a crazy ninth and etching some rare franchise. History. Padres building momentum just in time for that Mexico matchup. That's your MLB news today update. AI powered and always on.