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The San Diego Padres defeated the Cleveland Guardians 5-0 on August 16, 2026, at Progressive Field, using power and steady pitching to control the game. San Diego collected 10 hits, including four home runs, and all five of its runs were credited as RBI, reflecting an offense that converted its biggest swings into production rather than relying on Cleveland mistakes. The Guardians finished with only three hits and did not commit an error, so the decisive margin came from the Padres’ advantage at the plate and their ability to suppress Cleveland’s lineup. San Diego’s pitching staff worked around limited traffic and completed the shutout, while Cleveland’s pitchers struggled to keep the ball in the park despite otherwise avoiding defensive complications. With no Vegas total available, the clearest trend was pitching dominance on one side: the Padres prevented Cleveland from scoring while their offense generated most of its damage through the long ball. The result should strengthen San Diego’s run differential and provide momentum as the club organizes its rotation for the next series.