Padres Take the Victory!
What a fantastic game today, Padres fans! Our team put in the work and it paid off with a 6-4 win against the Texas Rangers. Let's break down the key moments from the game!Early Innings Battle
The game started off slow for both teams, with neither scoring in the first two innings. In the top of the 3rd inning, Jake Cronenworth got things rolling with a single, followed by a massive 2-run homer from Manny Machado to give us a 2-0 lead. However, the Rangers bounced back in their half of the 3rd inning, scoring 3 runs and taking a 3-2 lead.Mid-Game Hustle
The Rangers extended their lead to 4-2 in the 4th inning, but our boys didn’t give up! In the top of the 5th, Jurickson Profar walked and Jake Cronenworth followed with a walk as well. Jackson Merrill's infield single brought Profar home, cutting the Rangers' lead to 4-3. Then, in the top of the 6th, Ha-Seong Kim scored on an Luis Arraez single, tying the game at 4-4.Late-Inning Heroics
The game was still tied heading into the top of the 7th inning. That's when David Peralta stepped up and blasted a 2-run homer to center field, giving the Padres a 6-4 lead. Our pitching staff then shut down the Rangers for the final innings, securing the victory.Wrapping It Up
Jorge Suarez closed out the 8th, and Kirby Yates came in to shut the door in the 9th, striking out the side and sealing our win. It was a full team effort and a true display of resilience and skill.Great job, Padres! Let's keep this momentum going! ️
Scoreboard for Padres @ Rangers (July 4th, 2024)
1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | R | H | E | |
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0 | 0 | 3 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 4 | 9 | 0 | |
0 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 6 | 13 | 0 |