Trailing by a Run
The Miami Marlins found themselves trailing 1-0 in the second inning, a deficit that quickly expanded into a two-run hole. The trouble began when a throwing error by catcher Campusano allowed Hicks to score. The same error also permitted Conine to reach second base safely.
Shortly after, Pauley drove a single to right field, bringing Conine home and extending the San Diego Padres' lead to 2-0.
The Padres added to their advantage in the third inning. Stowers connected on a home run to right field, measuring 409 feet. This blast made the score 3-0 in favor of San Diego, putting significant pressure on the home team to mount a comeback.
Padres Respond
San Diego broke through in the fifth inning. Machado doubled to left field, allowing Cronenworth to cross the plate and cut the deficit to 3-1. The Padres tied the game in the eighth inning when Machado launched a 399-foot home run to center field, driving in Cronenworth to make it 3-3.
Merrill followed with a 395-foot home run to right center, giving San Diego its first lead of the game at 4-3. Campusano then singled to left field, scoring Rengifo and pushing the margin to 5-3. These three home runs proved crucial in the final outcome.