Padres crushed by Dodgers 14-1 in spring training kick-off

Kevin Padlo smashed a two-run homer to cap an electrifying eight-run first inning, propelling the Los Angeles Dodgers to a resounding 14-1 victory over the San Diego Padres in the inaugural game of MLB spring training on Thursday in Peoria, Arizona.

All 14 of the Dodgers' runs came in just two explosive innings, with an additional six runs crossing the plate in the sixth inning. The offensive onslaught saw contributions from twelve players, highlighted by Teoscar Hernandez and Chris Owings' two-run ground-rule doubles in the initial onslaught.

Gavin Stone (1-0) opened the game on the mound for the Dodgers, pitching a flawless first inning, securing one strikeout, and keeping the Padres off the bases to notch the win. The Dodgers showcased their depth on the mound, with eight more pitchers each taking an inning, including Stephen Gonsalves, who dazzled with three strikeouts in the sixth inning.

Padres' starter Joe Musgrove (0-1) endured a rough outing, exiting the game after facing just four batters without recording an out. Musgrove surrendered four earned runs on two hits, a walk, and a hit batsman. San Diego utilized a total of twelve pitchers throughout the game.

In a lone bright spot for the Padres, Jake Cronenworth launched a solo home run off Alex Vesia in the fourth inning, accounting for San Diego's only run of the contest.