A Close Battle in Miami
Hey Padres fans!
Yesterday's game against the Miami Marlins was a rollercoaster that ultimately didn't end in our favor, but boy did our guys put up a fight! The game started off a bit shaky for us, with the Marlins quickly taking the lead in the 1st inning due to a throwing error by Manny Machado that allowed Lopez to score. Another run by Ramírez, courtesy of a Stowers double, put the Marlins up 2-0.Clawing Back
Despite a few rough innings, our catcher Martin Maldonado got us on the board in the 3rd with a double, eventually scoring off a single by Luis Arraez. Jake Cronenworth tried to keep the momentum going with a single but was unable to ignite any further scoring. Things stayed challenging until the 6th inning when Hernandez drove Ramírez in, making it 3-1.A Fighting Finish
Our boys showed tenacity, especially in the 9th inning!
With the Marlins leading 4-1, Gavin Sheets started the rally with a walk, followed by a crucial double from Xander Bogaerts. Our center fielder, Jackson Merrill, came in clutch with a double that brought Bogaerts and Sheets home, closing the gap to 4-3. Unfortunately, we couldn't quite seal the deal, with Trenton Brooks, pinch-hitting for Maldonado, popping out to end the game.We might have fallen short, but you can't deny the heart and effort our Padres showed throughout the match. Let's keep believing, and I'm sure we'll come out swinging in the next game!
Scoreboard for Padres @ Marlins (July 22nd, 2025)
| 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | R | H | E | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 4 | 11 | 0 |
| 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 3 | 7 | 1 |