A Strong Finish in San Diego! 
San Diego Padres claimed victory over the Texas Rangers 4-1, showcasing some stellar moments on both offense and defense. The top of the 1st saw the Rangers squeeze in their only run of the game with Corey Seager's double sending Josh Smith home. But our Padres were just warming up. 
Padres Pull Ahead in Style! 
Fernando Tatis Jr. was spectacular, consistently getting on base and keeping the momentum flowing. It was in the 3rd inning that Luis Arraez came through with a crucial single to center, allowing Tatis Jr. to score, tying the game up. Later, in the 4th inning, Tatis Jr. smashed a double that not only brought in Trenton Brooks but also effectively gave us the lead with a score of 2-1. The fans were on fire! 
Sealing the Deal with Confidence 
By the middle innings, we were all counting on our Padres to notch up more runs. Martin Maldonado's single in the 6th brought Xander Bogaerts home, thanks to a throwing error from the left fielder, and then Jake Cronenworth followed suit in the 7th inning, allowing Bryce Johnson to score. A 4-1 lead proved insurmountable for the Rangers as our bullpen and relievers consistently struck out the opposing batters. An impressive shutout performance in the later innings ensured a well-deserved victory for our Padres! 
Another great day at Petco Park with energy, excitement, and excellence from the crew. Onward to the next challenge!
Scoreboard for Rangers @ Padres (July 7th, 2025)
| 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | R | H | E | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 4 | 10 | 0 |
| 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 6 | 1 |