### Martín Pérez Secures His First Win with San Diego Padres
San Diego, CA – Venezuelan pitcher Martín Pérez celebrated his first victory with the San Diego Padres as they dominated the Pittsburgh Pirates with an 8-2 triumph, marking their 19th win in the last 22 games. Pérez, who secured his third win of the season, delivered an impressive performance by pitching five and a third innings, restricting Pittsburgh’s offense to just three hits and one run while striking out eight batters.
The Padres kickstarted their offense with a three-run homer by Jake Cronenworth in the first inning, his 15th of the season. The lead was expanded in the second inning with a solid extra-base hit from Luis Arráez, who drove in Tyler Wade to make it 4-0.
In the third inning, Jackson Merrill added to the scoring frenzy with a two-run triple. David Peralta then celebrated his birthday in style with a two-run homer, his sixth of the campaign, pushing the lead to 8-0.
Pittsburgh’s Joey Bart provided a glimmer of hope for the Pirates with a solo home run in the latter part of the game. Isiah Kiner-Falefa added an RBI single in the ninth inning, but it wasn’t enough to prevent a lopsided loss for the Pirates.
### Additional Sports News
Joe Musgrove, another key pitcher for the Padres, remarked that there is still considerable room for improvement for the team despite their recent winning streak. The Padres’ focus remains sharp as they march towards the last stretch of the season.
In other baseball updates, the Miami Marlins recently snapped the Padres’ winning streak, showing that the competition remains fierce in the league.
### Local News Highlights
1. **High Utility Bills** – Elevated utility bills have continued to be a major complaint among residents. The local water authority (CESPT) has been addressing the backlog of road repairs and providing water supply recommendations to ensure uninterrupted service. High-altitude areas in Tijuana might experience water supply issues soon.
2. **Security Concerns** – A vehicle found with threats against the Secretary of Government in Tijuana had been reported stolen in the U.S. The former secretary visited the prosecutor’s office recently to provide a statement as an affected party.
3. **Aerospace Worker Woes** – The aerospace company ICON, located in Tijuana, has been placed under ’embargo status’ due to delays in paying its employees, leaving around 207 workers unpaid for over a month.
4. **Government Support Lines** – Long queues have been observed as citizens apply for support programs for those aged 60 to 64 at the IMOS. Many bring umbrellas, chairs, and are accompanied by loved ones while they wait.
5. **Grisly Discovery** – Authorities discovered an abandoned body in a grocery cart in El Pípila, near the intersection of Tamaulipas and Calle 6 around 11:00 PM.
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