Padres Rally Late to Beat Rockies; Mason Miller Ties Franchise Record

In a thrilling finish, the San Diego Padres staged a dramatic late-inning rally to defeat the Colorado Rockies 10-8 in the rubber match of their series. The victory not only showcased the team’s resilience but also allowed Mason Miller to tie Cla Meredith for the franchise record for most consecutive innings without allowing a run at 33.2 innings. Miller entered the game in the ninth and delivered a scoreless inning, sealing the win for the Padres.

The game took a turn in the final frames, as the Padres scored six runs over the last two innings. Gavin Sheets, celebrating his birthday, delivered a pivotal moment in the ninth, launching a three-run homer that capped a five-run inning and propelled San Diego ahead. Prior to this late surge, the Padres had struggled to find their rhythm, with starter Matt Waldron surrendering six runs on eight hits across five innings, along with three walks and three strikeouts.

Trailing 8-4 heading into the eighth, the Padres managed to narrow the gap with a run, setting the stage for their explosive ninth inning. Facing Colorado closer Victor Vodnik, who had struck out Fernando Tatis Jr. in a crucial moment earlier, the Padres capitalized on an error-prone outing. After walking Jackson Merrill and allowing singles to Manny Machado, Xander Bogaerts, and Miguel Andujar, the score tightened to 8-7. Sheets then delivered the decisive blow, hitting a first-pitch offering into the right field bleachers for a three-run homer, giving the Padres a 10-8 lead.

Miller returned for the ninth, getting a ground out before allowing a single to Troy Johnston. However, he quickly regained control, inducing Exequiel Tovar to ground into a 5-4-3 double play, securing the victory and marking a memorable day for the Padres.

With a day off on Friday, the Padres will look to carry this momentum into the Mexico City Series against the Arizona Diamondbacks, set to begin Saturday at 3:05 p.m.

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