A Hard-Fought Victory in Miami 
What a thrilling game it was for us Padres fans as our boys edged out the Miami Marlins with a tight 2-1 victory. Highlights of the game came early and set the tone for a defensive battle that kept us on the edge of our seats. I'm still buzzing from that adrenaline! 
Early Offense Sets the Stage 
Our squad wasted no time in the top of the 2nd inning. Thanks to a fantastic double by our shortstop, Xander Bogaerts, things started to heat up. That wild pitch was all Bogaerts needed to make his way to third. Shortly after, Jackson Merrill singled to right, allowing Bogaerts to score. It didn’t end there! Martin Maldonado made sure to bring Merrill home with his double to left, bringing us up 2-0. Huge play, Mally! 
Marlins Claw Back & Defensive Resilience 
The Marlins tried to storm back in the 4th with Kyle Stowers hitting a solo homer to left center. Can’t deny that was a monster hit, but our pitching, led by some clutch bullpen work, kept their hopes in check! Adrian Morejón, Aaron Estrada, Johandy Adam, and Robert Suarez put the clamps down on Miami's lineup, and the defense held firm all night long.Closing it Out with Style 
The tension was palpable at the bottom of the 9th with the Marlins eager for a comeback. After a bit of scare with Liam Hicks hitting a right single, our closer, Robert Suarez, dug deep and sealed the deal shutting the door on the Marlins' hopes.An exciting game and an important win for the Padres on the road! Let's savor this win and keep this momentum rolling! GO PADRES!
Scoreboard for Padres @ Marlins (July 21st, 2025)
| 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | R | H | E | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 9 | 0 |
| 0 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 5 | 0 |