Austin Hays contributes to Padres' series win over Astros

The San Diego Padres defeated the Houston Astros 7-2 on August 9, 2026, at Petco Park, completing a series victory. Austin Hays hit a pinch-hit two-run home run in the eighth inning, helping to extend the Padres' lead. Earlier, home runs by Jackson Merrill, Fernando Tatis Jr., and Gavin Sheets had put San Diego ahead. Randy Vasquez pitched five strong innings, allowing only two runs, while the Padres bullpen did not allow a hit in the final four innings. San Diego remains in contention for a Wild Card spot, one game behind Arizona and Philadelphia, with a series against the Milwaukee Brewers beginning on August 10, 2026.

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