A Tough Loss for the Padres
Well, fellow Padres fans, it was a rollercoaster of a game, but unfortunately, we couldn't quite close it out against the Marlins. Our boys put up a strong fight, showing some resilience, but it just wasn't enough to seal the victory with the final score ending at 10-8 in favor of Miami.
Early Sparks and an Exciting 4th Inning
We had a good start in the 2nd inning when Jackson Merrill got us on the board, thanks to a double and some fielding errors on the opponent's side. A shoutout to Gavin Sheets who drove in Merrill for our first score. We exploded in the 4th inning, putting up five runs! Jake Cronenworth knocked in two runs with a double, and Elias Diaz contributed with another hit to extend our lead. When Manny Machado knocked in Elias Diaz for his run, it felt like we were gaining control.
The Marlins' Comeback and Another Battle
But the Marlins fought back in the 5th, evening things up quickly with their own streak of hits, including a three-run homer from Otto Lopez. Ouch.
It was back and forth, and by the time we entered the 7th inning, after Miami regained a slight lead following a wild pitch, Gavin Sheets stepped up again and smashed a two-run homer bringing us back ahead. However, it seemed luck was not on our side today.Closing In and Looking Forward
Despite some promising pitches and good efforts, a crucial two-run hit in the 8th by Agustin Ramirez had the Marlins take the lead for good. The 9th inning didn’t bring us much-needed magic, as the Marlins managed to close it out, sending us home for what could've been ours to celebrate.It’s hard to see a loss after such a fighting effort, Padres fans, but there are still positives to take away. Grit, resilience, and moments of brilliance—those will carry us forward. Let’s keep cheering and supporting our team as we look to bounce back in the next game! Let’s Go Padres!
️Scoreboard for Marlins @ Padres (May 28th, 2025)
| 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | R | H | E | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0 | 1 | 0 | 5 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 8 | 9 | 1 |
| 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 5 | 0 | 1 | 3 | 0 | 10 | 13 | 1 |