Incredible Win in Extra Innings! 
What a rollercoaster of a game! The San Diego Padres managed to pull off an incredible 6-5 win against the Detroit Tigers in extra innings. This game kept us on the edge of our seats till the very end. Let's break it down!Early Struggles for the Padres 
The start of the game wasn’t in our favor. In the top of the 1st inning, the Tigers took an early lead courtesy of a solo homer by Vierling. They extended their lead in the 2nd inning when Dingler grounded out but brought Torkelson home for a 2-0 advantage. Things looked bleak when the Tigers added three more runs by the 4th inning, making the score 5-0. Padres Begin Their Comeback 
Our boys didn’t stay down for long! In the bottom of the 4th, hits by Jake Cronenworth, a walk by Xander Bogaerts, and an epic 3-run homer by Jackson Merrill put us right back in the game, trimming the Tigers' lead to 5-3. The momentum was swinging our way!Tying It Up! 
In the bottom of the 5th, Luis Arraez and Fernando Tatis Jr. set the stage with a single and a double, respectively. Manny Machado then delivered a clutch single to bring both runners home, tying the game at 5-5. The atmosphere was electric! 
Nail-Biting Extra Innings 
The game remained tied through the 6th to the 9th innings, with solid defensive plays and pitching from both sides. Luis Campusano was replaced by David Peralta, who walked, but the Padres couldn't capitalize. It all led to a tension-filled 10th inning! In the top of the 10th, reliever Adrian Morejon kept his cool, not allowing the Tigers to break the tie. And then came the bottom of the 10th...
Tatis Jr. Delivers the Win! 
After two outs, Luis Arraez was intentionally walked, bringing up Fernando Tatis Jr. With Merrill on base, Tatis Jr. smacked a single to left field, bringing home the winning run and sending Padres fans into a frenzy!! 
Final Thoughts 
This game was a testament to the resilience and never-give-up attitude of our Padres! From a tough start to an exhilarating finish, this 6-5 win is one for the books. Major props to Jackson Merrill for his pivotal home run and Fernando Tatis Jr. for sealing the deal. Let’s keep this momentum going, Padres! 
Scoreboard for Tigers @ Padres (September 5th, 2024)
| 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | 10 | R | H | E | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 6 | 10 | 0 |
| 1 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 5 | 7 | 0 |