Canning shines in relief as Padres rally past Twins at Petco Park
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 23, 2026, 3:34 AM
Last updated Aug 23, 2026
The San Diego Padres claimed a 7-5 comeback victory over the Minnesota Twins on Saturday night at Petco Park. Starter Casey Mize exited early due to an ankle sprain after 2 2/3 innings, leaving the game in a 3-1 deficit. The Padres offense surged with four runs in the seventh inning, fueled by multi-RBI performances from Jake Cronenworth and Jackson Merrill. Griffin Canning contributed 3 1/3 scoreless innings in relief to secure the win. The victory improved San Diego's record to 70-60, maintaining their position in the National League Wild Card race. The series finale is scheduled for Sunday.
- •Casey Mize left with an ankle sprain after 2 2/3 innings.
- •Padres scored four runs in the seventh to take the lead.
- •Griffin Canning earned his fourth win with 3 1/3 scoreless innings.
- •Jackson Merrill hit a solo home run, his 20th of the season.
- •Los Angeles Dodgers remain in first place in the NL West.
- 3:34 AMYahoo Sports — Canning provides crucial relief after Mize's early exit, Cronenworth keys comeback win
"The early stages were concerning for San Diego, as starter Casey Mize left with an ankle sprain after just 2 2/3 innings, but the Padres offense roared to life with a four-run seventh to rally for a 7-5 win over the Minnesota Twins on Saturday night at Petco Park.Despite allowing runs in each of the first four innings, the Padres (70-60) rallied behind multi-RBI games from Jackson Merrill and Jake Cronenworth, who became a key catalyst in the later innings. Minnesota (63-67) starter Dean Kremer
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