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The Athletics surged to a 7-2 victory over the Padres, marking their third win of Spring Training after a rough 2-6 start. Mason Barnett took the mound, looking to build on his 22+ innings from the previous season, and the team appears to have found a rhythm. Manager Mark Kotsay's shout to the A’s No. 1 prospect, Leo De Vries, during warm-ups added a personal touch to the day, highlighting the excitement surrounding young talent. On another positive note, the A’s led the league with a 69.2% success rate in overturning ball-strike calls, showcasing their strategic edge in the early days of the season. As spring training progresses, optimism is growing, and the A's seem to be hitting their stride just in time.
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Athleticsnation
Athletics defeat Padres 7-2 for their 3rd victory of the Spring
Spring Training entered week two as the Athletics took on the San Diego Padres at Peoria Stadium in Arizona today, the Padres Spring Training Facility. Right-hander Mason Barnett got the start for the A’s today. He made five starts for the Athletics in 2025. logging 22+ innings. Righty Michael King got the nod for the […]
Athleticsnation
A’s vs Padres Game Thread
Spring Training enters week two as the Athletics take on the San Diego Padres at Peoria Stadium in Peoria, AZ today. The A’s have started the spring with an unattractive 2-6 start, but the Friars are not much better coming into today’s matchup with a 4-6 record. Both teams will be starting many of their […]
MLB.com
A's matchup with Padres a homecoming for No. 1 prospect De Vries
PEORIA, Ariz. -- During his daily pregame chat with media on Monday morning, Athletics manager Mark Kotsay paused mid-session when he spotted Leo De Vries as he was walking out to the field at Hohokam Stadium to warm up and yelled out to the 19-year-old shortstop in Spanish.
“Leo! Listo
ESPN
A's have best ABS challenge success rates so far
The Athletics had the highest success rate using the automated ball-strike system to overturn ball/strike calls during the first 10 days of spring training, winning 69.2% of challenges.
Yahoo Sports
ST Game 11: Athletics at San Diego Padres
Your game thread for March 2, 2026.