Exciting Comeback Win for the Padres! 
Hey Padres fans! What a thrilling game that was! The Padres pulled off a magnificent 3-2 win against the White Sox in extra innings! Let’s dive into the game summary and relive the action. Slow Start
The game began with both teams struggling at the plate. Each side was held scoreless through the first five innings, with our guys struggling to put any runs on the board. A notable highlight from our squad was from Jake Cronenworth, who managed to single to left in the 3rd inning. Meanwhile, our pitchers were holding the White Sox hitters in check, not letting them gain any momentum.Breakthrough in the 6th Inning! 
The deadlock finally broke in the bottom of the 6th inning, where Fernando Tatis Jr. struck out swinging but Jurickson Profar singled, giving us hope. Manny Machado’s single moved Profar to third, and with a double steal, Jackson Merrill doubled to center to drive in Machado and Profar to put us ahead 2-0. Merrill's clutch hitting was exactly what we needed!Nail-biting 9th Inning 
We carried a 2-0 lead into the 9th, but the White Sox weren't done yet. After Luis Robert Jr. flied out to right, Andrew Benintendi struck out swinging and Andrew Vaughn grounded out to the shortstop. However, Gavin Sheets walked and Lenyn Sosa hit a heartbreaking two-run homer to tie the game. Ugh, just when it seemed like we had it in the bag.Extra-Inning Drama & Victory! 
The game extended into the 10th inning. We managed to keep our cool and held the White Sox scoreless thanks to some solid fielding, especially a crucial play by Luis Garcia. Finally, in the bottom of the 10th inning, Brandon Lockridge came in as a pinch runner for Luis Arraez. The climactic moment came when Fernando Tatis Jr. doubled to right, bringing Lockridge home for the walk-off win! In the end, it was an action-packed game that showcased our resilience and team spirit. Let’s carry this momentum forward, Padres Nation!
️Scoreboard for White Sox @ Padres (September 21st, 2024)
| 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | 10 | R | H | E | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 3 | 10 | 1 |
| 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 2 | 6 | 0 |