Padres' Pitchers Dominate Early Game
What a start! The Padres came out swinging, with Jurickson Profar starting the action by doubling to right in the first inning. Manny Machado followed up with a double to left, bringing Profar home to give us the lead right from the start! Our pitcher held strong too, sending the Astros batters back to the dugout with ease. It's moments like these that show the true spirit of San Diego!
Jackson Merrill's Solo Homer Shines
In the fourth inning, Jackson Merrill decided it was time to put on a show with an electrifying solo homer to center field, extending our lead to 2-0! That ball traveled 413 feet and probably still hasn't landed! Our defense and pitching were on point as well, crushing the Astros' chances inning after inning.Profar Seals the Deal with Another Homer
Just for good measure, Jurickson Profar hit a spectacular homer to right in the eighth, pushing our lead further to 3-1. The Astros tried to rally back in the top of the 8th, but Luis Garcia and our defense flexed their muscles and kept them at bay.Closing the Game in Style
Robert Suarez came in to close the game and did not disappoint! Peña, Heyward, and Meyers stood no chance as Suarez struck them out effortlessly. A fantastic end to a fantastic game! Our Padres showed why they’re a force to be reckoned with!Final Thoughts
San Diego, we did it! A 3-1 victory over the Astros with Jurickson Profar, Manny Machado, and Jackson Merrill leading the charge. Our pitching and defense were rock solid throughout the game. Let's keep this momentum going! Go Padres!
Final Score: Padres 3, Astros 1.
Scoreboard for Astros @ Padres (September 17th, 2024)
| 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | R | H | E | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 3 | 13 | 2 |
| 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 6 | 0 |