Wells returns after 500 days on the injured list and eats five innings in Baltimore’s 6-2 win at Petco Park, signaling a steadier Orioles rotation as they closed out the Padres series. Emmanuel Rivera delivered two crucial RBI hits and rode a lengthy ten-pitch at-bat to drive in two runs, while Samuel Basallo chipped in with timely RBIs to stretch the lead. Albert Suárez came on in the eighth to slam the door, marking a confident welcome to the season’s final stretch for Baltimore.

The Padres faced command issues from Yu Darvish early, with control problems that included two hit batters and a tough third inning as Basallo and Mountcastle produced a clutch sequence. Darvish departed after four, and Baltimore pushed the cushion with Rivera again collecting a run-scoring single in the fifth. The night underscored Baltimore’s balancing act of veteran moxie and young talent as they cemented a favorable series result with a strong bullpen finish.

Overall, the Orioles flashed a cohesive, efficient attack that yielded a relatively easy win, while the Padres’ rotation and bullpen faced some volatility. The win offers a glimpse of what Baltimore might build on next season, especially with Wells back in the mix and Rivera, Basallo, and Holliday contributing in meaningful ways on a night when youth met experience.