Padres Walk-Off Victory
Cronenworth's Ninth-Inning Single Secures Padres' 6-5 Comeback Win Over Giants
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Jake Cronenworth singled in Xander Bogaerts with two outs in the ninth inning, lifting the San Diego Padres to a 6-5 win over the San Francisco Giants on Saturday, according to AP News. It was San Diego's seventh win in eight games, keeping their playoff push alive.
The win came in dramatic fashion. All-Star closer Mason Miller blew the save, and the Padres stayed just one game back of the third NL wild-card spot, per CBS Sports.
Basabe's Clutch Double Ties the Game in Eighth
The Padres trailed heading into the late innings before a surprising hero stepped up. Osleivis Basabe, a late replacement for MLB batting leader Luis Arraez, hit a two-run double off Miller with two outs in the eighth inning. That hit tied the game at 5, according to AP News.
The double was especially notable for Basabe. It was his first home run since 2023, showing just how rare a big moment this was for the young player. He entered the game as a substitute and ended up changing its course, per WRAL.
Miller Blows Save as Padres Rally in Ninth
Mason Miller is one of baseball's best closers and an All-Star. But on Saturday, he could not hold the lead. After Basabe's double tied the score at 5, Miller was charged with a blown save, according to SF Examiner.
San Diego then took full advantage in the ninth. Bogaerts reached base and Cronenworth drove him in with the go-ahead single. It was a two-out rally that sealed the win for the Padres, per Item Online.
Giants Had Grabbed Lead With Third-Inning Homer
San Francisco had looked in control earlier in the game. The Giants took the lead with a two-run homer in the third inning. That put them ahead and seemed to set them up for a strong finish, according to Newsday.
But the Padres kept fighting back. San Diego chipped away at the lead over several innings before the eighth-inning rally fully erased San Francisco's advantage. The Giants could not hold on despite Miller on the mound, per Bakersfield.
Padres Stay Hot but Wild-Card Race Remains Tight
San Diego's latest win keeps their momentum going. Seven wins in eight games is a strong stretch for any team. But the Padres remain one game back of the third NL wild-card spot, meaning there is no room for error, per CBS Sports.
Every game matters at this stage of the season. The Padres will need to keep winning to move up in the wild-card standings. Saturday's dramatic comeback showed they have the fight to do it, according to Eagle Tribune.
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