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Padres, Stammen Secure First Win

San Diego Padres secured their first win of the season and avoided a sweep by the Detroit Tigers, with Craig Stammen earning his first victory as manager.

Randy Vasquez delivered a stellar performance, pitching six scoreless innings while allowing only two hits and striking out eight batters. Mason Miller earned his first save of the season with a crucial strikeout of rookie Kevin McGonigle, who had been a thorn in the Padres' side during the series.

Fernando Tatis Jr. provided the early offense with a key RBI single in the third inning, helping the Padres build a lead that held up for the victory.