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Single-minded San Diego shuts down Atlanta | Northwest Arkansas Democrat-Gazette

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May 18, 2024

Single-minded San Diego shuts down Atlanta | Northwest Arkansas Democrat-Gazette

ATLANTA — Matt Waldron struck out a career-high 10 and the San Diego Padres bounced back after being swept in their last series, beating the Atlanta Braves 3-1 on Friday night.

Waldron (2-5) gave up 1 run and 5 hits and walked 2 in 5 2/3 innings. He kept the Braves off the board after giving up three hits and a run in the first inning.

“Sure, (the first inning) was shaky, but it just means I had to make some adjustments,” Waldron said.

Jurickson Profar was 2 for 5 with an RBI and a run scored, and Jake Cronenworth was 3 for 5 with an RBI for the Padres, who had 13 hits — all singles.

Jeremiah Estrada recorded his first save of the season with a three-strikeout ninth after the Padres used closer Robert Suarez in the eighth against the heart of the Braves’ order. Padres Manager Mike Shildt said he told his closer before the game he may be used earlier.

“We gotta commend Suarez,” Shildt said. “What a good teammate. Not everybody would say, yeah, I’ll take the eighth when you know you are the closer.”

Max Fried (3-2), who was coming off a six-inning, no-hit performance against the Mets, allowed 9 hits and 3 runs in 4 1/3 innings. He walked 3 and struck out 2 in 88 pitches.

The Braves struck out a season-high 18 times.

The Braves threatened in the eighth after a Chadwick Tromp double put runners at second and third with two outs. Suarez struck out Michael Harris II to end the threat.

“For me, it is just a mentality of coming in and pitching in whatever inning I’m told, and today it happened to be the eighth,” Suarez said through an interpreter.

Matt Olson went 2 for 4 with an RBI for the Braves.

DODGERS 7, REDS 3 Shohei Ohtani slugged a two-run home run and scored the go-ahead run in the seventh inning when Los Angeles rallied after blowing a 3-0 lead to beat Cincinnati.

MARLINS 8, METS 0 Jesus Luzardo and three relievers combined on Miami’s third consecutive shutout, a win over New York. Miami pitchers extended their scoreless innings streak to 28, three short of the franchise record in April 2004. Luzardo (1-3) scattered 5 hits and struck out 7 over 6 innings.

PHILLIES 4, NATIONALS 2 Zack Wheeler struck out six over 7 1/3 innings and Philadelphia continued their scorching start with a victory over Washington. Wheeler (5-3) received a rousing standing ovation when he was lifted with one out in the eighth inning.

AMERICAN LEAGUE

ANGELS 9, RANGERS 3 Zach Neto and Taylor Ward homered, Tyler Anderson (4-4) pitched two-hit ball over seven innings and Los Angeles beat Texas to give Ron Washington a victory in his first game as a visiting manager in Arlington. Neto snapped a 1-all tie and put the Angels ahead to stay with his two-run home run in the fourth, a 405-foot drive to right field for his fifth of the season.

GUARDIANS 3, TWINS 2 Jose Ramírez homered with two outs in the eighth inning, sending Cleveland to a win over Minnesota in a game featuring the first infield shift violation this season. Ramirez connected for his 10th home run on a 2-1 pitch from Jhoan Duran (0-1).

ORIOLES 9, MARINERS 2 Gunnar Henderson’s fourth leadoff home run of the season sparked a five-run first inning that backed an effective pitching performance by John Means (2-0) and carried Baltimore past Seattle.

RAYS 4, BLUE JAYS 3 Tyler Alexander (2-2) took a perfect game bid into the eighth inning before Danny Jansen blooped an opposite-field, one-out single, and Tampa Bay hung on to beat Toronto. Richie Palacios hit a two-run home run as the Rays built a 4-0 lead and hung on for their 10th win in 14 games.

ROYALS 6, ATHLETICS 2 Cole Ragans allowed two hits in seven scoreless innings, Michael Massey and Maikel Garcia homered and Kansas City beat Oakland to extend the Athletics losing streak to a season-high six. Ragans (3-3) walked two and struck out seven.

YANKEES 4, WHITE SOX 2 Aaron Judge and Giancarlo Stanton homered, Nestor Cortes won for the first time in 5 1/2 weeks and New York beat Chicago for their fifth consecutive victory. Alex Verdugo and Stanton hit consecutive RBI doubles off starter Mike Clevinger (0-2) in the fourth inning to give the Yankees a 3-1 lead.

INTERLEAGUE

ASTROS 5, BREWERS 4 Jake Meyers hit a two-run home run and Jeremy Pena’s three-run shot in the fifth inning gave Houston a victory over Milwaukee to extend its season-long winning streak to six games.

CARDINALS 10, RED SOX 6 Lars Nootbaar and Masyn Winn hit two-run home runs, and St. Louis beat Boston to drop the Red Sox below .500 for the first time since the season’s opening week. Nolan Arenado had three hits that included an RBI single in the eighth after entering in a 3-for-27 slide.

TIGERS 13, DIAMONDBACKS 0 Javier Baez broke out of a season-long slump with five RBI, Tarik Skubal pitched six dominant innings and Detroit pounded Arizona. Tigers Manager A.J. Hinch insisted he was going to keep sending Baez out despite the shortstop’s meager .167 batting average. Baez rewarded him with a 3-for-4 night that included a pair of two-run doubles and a run-scoring single.

Washington Nationals’ Eddie Rosario hits a run-scoring double against Philadelphia Phillies pitcher Zack Wheeler during the fifth inning of a baseball game, Friday, May 17, 2024, in Philadelphia. (AP Photo/Matt Slocum)

Philadelphia Phillies center fielder Johan Rojas cannot reach a run-scoring double by Washington Nationals’ Keibert Ruiz during the second inning of a baseball game, Friday, May 17, 2024, in Philadelphia. (AP Photo/Matt Slocum)

Philadelphia Phillies’ Kyle Schwarber, right, is tagged by Washington Nationals first baseman Joey Gallo after hitting run-scoring ground out during the second inning of a baseball game, Friday, May 17, 2024, in Philadelphia. (AP Photo/Matt Slocum)

Philadelphia Phillies’ Kyle Schwarber hits a run-scoring ground out against Washington Nationals pitcher Jake Irvin during the second inning of a baseball game, Friday, May 17, 2024, in Philadelphia. (AP Photo/Matt Slocum)

Washington Nationals right fielder Eddie Rosario catches pop foul out by Philadelphia Phillies’ J.T. Realmuto during the second inning of a baseball game, Friday, May 17, 2024, in Philadelphia. (AP Photo/Matt Slocum)

Washington Nationals’ Keibert Ruiz hits a run-scoring double against Philadelphia Phillies pitcher Zack Wheeler during the second inning of a baseball game, Friday, May 17, 2024, in Philadelphia. (AP Photo/Matt Slocum)

Washington Nationals’ Keibert Ruiz reacts after hitting a run-scoring double against Philadelphia Phillies pitcher Zack Wheeler during the second inning of a baseball game, Friday, May 17, 2024, in Philadelphia. (AP Photo/Matt Slocum)

Washington Nationals’ Jake Irvin pitches during the second inning of a baseball game against the Philadelphia Phillies, Friday, May 17, 2024, in Philadelphia. (AP Photo/Matt Slocum)

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The Best Things to Do in San Diego: May 2026 | San Diego Magazine

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April 20, 2026

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The Best Things to Do in San Diego: May 2026 | San Diego Magazine

When we think of May, we think of Mother’s Day, blooming flowers, sunny skies, and lots of fun, seasonal events in the city. This month, locals can dine on the creations of James Beard Award-Winning Chefs at Rancho Bernardo Inn, or take advantage of berry season at the annual Vista Strawberry Festival. Theatre lovers can enjoy a showing of Kim’s Convenience at The Old Globe, while the San Diego Natural History Museum invites art enthusiasts to view its latest marine-themed exhibit. Grab your tickets and crack open that planner. Here are all the best things to do in San Diego this month:

Concerts & Festivals | Theater & Art Exhibits | More Fun Things to Do

Concerts & Festivals in San Diego This Month

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Louisiana legend Juvenile, enhances by the live instrumentation of The 400 Degreez Band, will perform career hits and his newest album, Boiling Point, at House of Blues San Diego.

Photo Credit: Dahlia Katz

Theater & Art Exhibits in San Diego This Month

5/5–6/1

Turning the spotlight on contemporary LGBTQ artists, the inaugural ArtSpectrum 2026 will showcase both the grand and intimate scale of contemporary painters, photographers, and mixed media artists at Village Arts Outreach in Balboa Park.

12–24

The only ordinary element of the San Diego International Fringe Festival is the constant thrill of the extraordinary. Discover a plethora of innovative performances at venues from Pacific Beach to Baja.

5/15–6/14

A Korean-Canadian family balances tradition and assimilation from their Toronto storefront in Ins Choi’s comforting satire Kim’s Convenience, making its local premier at The Old Globe.

5/22–2/2027

Ocean debris will receive a new beginning at the San Diego Natural History Museum. Using repurposed pollution, Washed Ashore: Art to Save the Sea depicts creatively sculpted marine life.

More Fun Things to Do in San Diego This Month

4/30–5/3

Enjoy fine dining at its finest from a lineup of gastronomic titans during 54 Hours with James Beard Award-Winning Chefs. Savor elegant meals, masterclasses, tastings, and more at Rancho Bernardo Inn.

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Unlimited bites, regional craft beers, and animal observations are on the menu for San Diego Zoo Food, Wine & Brew (with live music), a culinary evening in support of the San Diego Wildlife Alliance.

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Spend An Evening with David Sedaris, humorist, essayist, and best-selling author. Never afraid to point the pen at himself, Sedaris will share old favorites and works in progress in the classic satirical style he’s known for at Jacobs Music Center.

15–17

Say cheese! And toast to the Cheese & Libation Expo. Explore three days of all-you-can eat and drink fare at BRICK, along with boutique shopping and bountiful pairings.

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Stroll the private grounds of several luxurious homes, accompanied by live music, tabletop designs, and outdoor artistry, during the Secret Garden Tour, La Jolla Historical Society‘s flora and fauna fundraiser.

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Vista recalls its days as a strawberry-producing superpower through its free Strawberry Festival. Wear your berry best fit, watch film screenings, and enter contests for shortcake, pie, and sundae indulging.

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City considering cutting funding to resource center for those experiencing homelessness

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April 20, 2026

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City considering cutting funding to resource center for those experiencing homelessness

Last week Mayor Todd Gloria released the budget proposal for the 2027 fiscal budget. Protected homeless services is among his top priorities mentioned in the proposal. However, some of the reductions he’s proposing could impact thousands of San Diegans experiencing homelessness.

Located on 17^th and K Street, the Neil Good Day Center offers an array of services to nearly seven thousand people experiencing homelessness. The services include giving them a place to shower and do laundry, and connecting them to a case manager, among others.

“These are critical services that are helping people off the streets, but really better their lives and their health and their employment situation as well,” Deacon Vargas with Father Joe’s Villages said.

Deacon Jim Vargas heads Father Joe’s Villages, which runs the center. He said through their prevention and diversion strategies, they’ve managed to keep nearly one thousand individuals from falling into homelessness.

“So by helping them pay rent, or helping them with their utilities, or helping them to reunite with family,” Vargas said.

Right now, the city allocates at least $850,000 per year to the Neil Good Day Center, according to Vargas.

But the future and funding for these services are in limbo because of Mayor Todd Gloria’s proposed budget cuts.

“The impact to those whom we’ve been serving the Daily Center would be very severe,” Deacon Vargas said.

In a statement to NBC 7, Mayor Todd Gloria said in part, “We must find more efficient and cost-effective ways to address this crisis and prioritize funding for programs that provide shelter beds and maximize resources to programs that place people into permanent housing.”

Since it’s still at a proposal stage, Deacon Vargas said it’s unclear how the city will decide to move forward.

However, Deacon Vargas said services would be significantly reduced because they would be forced to operate solely on a budget of about half a million dollars they receive from philanthropy.

“The hours would be cut. Some days would be cut. We would have showers that might be impacted because they’re given seven days a week and we’d close two days a week, then the showers would be five days a week, the case management,” Deacon Vargas said.

Deacon Vargas is certain of one thing.

He would like to continue offering services at the Day Center, even if the city goes through with the funding cuts.

“As we work with individuals at the Day Center and at Father Joe’s Villages, the community becomes healthier as a result of it,” Deacon Vargas said.

The budget also recommends additional cuts to homeless services, but does not give specifics as to where those cuts would be.

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