Dylan Beavers Lifts Orioles Over Padres 4-3; Jason Adam Injured, San Diego Falls Further Behind Dodgers

Monday, September 1st, 2025

Baltimore Orioles Edge Out San Diego Padres 4-3 in a Dramatic Finish

The Baltimore Orioles secured a hard-fought 4-3 victory over the San Diego Padres on Monday in a game full of tension, timely hits, and unfortunate injuries. Dylan Beavers delivered the clutch go-ahead RBI single in the seventh inning to push Baltimore ahead, capitalizing after a frightening moment on the mound for the Padres.

Game Recap

San Diego, dropping its second straight contest, now trails the first-place Los Angeles Dodgers by 2 1/2 games in the National League West. The pivotal play of the night came in the seventh inning when All-Star reliever Jason Adam collapsed on the mound with a left knee injury after attempting to field a chopper. Trainers assisted him onto a cart, and he left the field with his leg propped, after reportedly stating he "felt something pop."

Robert Suarez stepped in for Adam, notching a strikeout before surrendering the crucial single to Beavers. Jeremiah Jackson, who singled earlier in the inning, crossed home for what would become the game-winning run.

Offensive Highlights

Orioles starter Dylan Cease was sharp early, retiring the first four batters. However, a second-inning rally from Baltimore included a single, a walk, and a two-run double off the bat of Samuel Basallo.

The Padres responded in their half of the inning, taking advantage of two walks from Kyle Bradish. San Diego scored on an RBI single from Bryce Johnson, quickly followed by another run thanks to a two-out single by Luis Arraez.

Jackson continued his strong performance by homering off All-Star reliever Adrián Morejón in the fifth, giving the Orioles a temporary lead. Ramón Laureano, facing his former team, tied the game once again with an RBI single with two outs in the bottom half of the frame.

Key Moments

Keegan Akin secured the save, striking out Luis Arraez with a runner on, notching his fourth save of the year. Dietrich Enns was credited with the win for his effective relief work. Meanwhile, Arraez continued to be a bright spot for San Diego, singling in the seventh for his 1,000th career hit and his third hit of the day.

Up Next

Tuesday’s matchup will see Orioles right-hander Tyler Wells making his season debut after rehabbing from elbow surgery. The Padres are set to counter with veteran righty Yu Darvish, who holds a 3-4 record with a 5.66 ERA.

In summary

The Orioles’ 4-3 win over the Padres featured a go-ahead seventh inning single from Dylan Beavers, a key injury to San Diego’s reliever Jason Adam, and memorable milestones like Luis Arraez’s 1,000th career hit. Baltimore’s timely hitting and resilient bullpen secured the road victory, while San Diego faces mounting challenges in the NL West. The upcoming pitching duel between Tyler Wells and Yu Darvish promises more drama as the series continues.

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