Padres Edge Giants 6-5 on Cronenworth’s Late Hit

A Late Rally Defines the Outcome

The San Diego Padres secured a narrow 6-5 victory over the San Francisco Giants on Sunday at Petco Park, capitalizing on timely hitting and a crucial save in the ninth inning. The win improved San Diego’s record to 57-54, while the Giants fell to 47-64.

San Diego jumped out to an early lead, taking a 2-0 advantage in the first inning when Merrill’s double to left field drove in France and Machado. The Giants responded in the third inning, tying the game at 2-2 when Basabe launched a 402-foot home run to left field, powering in Gilbert.

Adames then walked to load the bases, and Lee’s run scored to give San Diego a 3-2 lead.

Giants Surge and Tie the Contest

San Francisco reclaimed the lead in the fourth inning. Fermin homered to left (383 feet), and Rengifo scored to make it 4-3. Fermin added another RBI in the sixth inning, singling to left to bring Bogaerts home, extending the Giants’ advantage to 5-3.

The Padres mounted a comeback in the eighth inning. Basabe doubled to left, driving in Devers and Adames to tie the game at 5-5. The momentum shifted in San Diego’s favor in the ninth inning when Cronenworth singled to center field, allowing Bogaerts to score the go-ahead run. Tatis Jr. advanced to third on the play.

Pitching Performances and Decisions

Tyler Mahle started for the Giants, pitching 5.2 innings and allowing five runs on five hits with two walks and nine strikeouts. Keaton Winn and Caleb Kilian provided relief, combining for 2.1 scoreless innings with one hit and three strikeouts. Dylan Smith took the loss after pitching 0.2 innings, allowing one run on two hits and one walk.

Walker Buehler started for San Diego, working 4.1 innings and giving up three runs on eight hits with two walks and one strikeout. Wandy Peralta and Adrian Morejon pitched scoreless relief, combining for 2.2 innings with one hit and four strikeouts. Morejon earned the save.

Jeremiah Estrada pitched 0.1 innings, allowing two runs on two hits and one walk. Mason Miller closed the game, pitching 1.2 innings and allowing one hit and one walk while striking out three batters. Miller earned the win, improving his record to 4-1, and recorded his eighth save of the season.

Final Notes

The game drew an attendance of 43,766 at Petco Park in San Diego, California. The final score reflected the Padres’ ability to score in key moments, particularly in the ninth inning, overcoming a deficit to secure the win.

Sources

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