The San Diego Padres defeated the Atlanta Braves 7-4 on March 27, 2025, in their season opener. Jackson Merrill led the offense with four RBIs, including a pivotal sacrifice fly in a four-run seventh inning that shifted the game’s momentum.
The following day, March 28, the Padres secured a 4-3 victory. Fernando Tatis Jr. ignited the offense with a leadoff home run, and Jake Cronenworth provided the go-ahead run with a solo homer in the eighth inning.