Tough Loss in Extra Innings 
Hey Padres fans! It was a nail-biter of a game that didn't end in our favor, as the Astros managed to squeak past us in extra innings with a final score of 4-3.Early Innings: Pitchers Duel
Both teams' pitchers started strong, keeping the game scoreless through the first three innings. Jurickson Profar and Manny Machado tried to get things going in the 1st, but we left two men on base with nothing to show for it.Astros Strike First
In the 4th inning, the Astros struck first after Jon Singleton doubled to left, bringing in Kyle Tucker, and Alex Bregman scored on a groundout by Jeremy Peña. Astros led 2-0 after the top of the 4th.Machado Ties it Up!
The 6th inning brought some excitement for us! Fernando Tatis Jr. singled and stole second base. Then Manny Machado blasted a homer to left-center, tying the game at 2-2!
What a moment!Astros Edge Ahead Again
In the 8th, the Astros regained the lead when Yordan Alvarez scored on a wild pitch. We found ourselves down 3-2 heading into the bottom of the 8th. Fernando Tatis Jr. doubled and eventually scored on another wild pitch, tying the game up at 3-3!Extra Innings Heartbreak
With the game tied at 3-3, we headed into the 10th. Unfortunately, the Astros scored on a single by Kyle Tucker, bringing Grae Kessinger home. Down by a run, we had our chances in the bottom of the 10th. Tyler Wade advanced to third on a wild pitch, but we couldn't bring him home. Manny Machado grounded into a fielder's choice to end the game.Final Thoughts
It was a tough loss, but we fought hard till the end. Manny Machado and Fernando Tatis Jr. had an excellent game, showing their power at the plate and hustle on the basepaths. Let's regroup and come back stronger in the next one!
Stay positive, Padres fans—we've got plenty of baseball left this season!
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Scoreboard for Astros @ Padres (September 18th, 2024)
| 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | 10 | R | H | E | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 6 | 0 |
| 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 4 | 9 | 0 |