Jake Cronenworth's walk-off single leads Padres past Giants, 6-5
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 2, 2026, 1:30 PM
Last updated Aug 2, 2026
On August 1, 2026, Jake Cronenworth delivered a walk-off single in the ninth inning, giving the San Diego Padres a 6-5 victory over the San Francisco Giants at Petco Park. The Padres rallied late in the game after closer Mason Miller blew a save, allowing a game-tying base hit from Osleivis Basabe in the eighth. With one out in the ninth, Cronenworth's hit scored Xander Bogaerts from third base. San Diego now leads the series 2-1 and aims for a win in today's final game of the four-game set at 1:10 p.m.
- •Cronenworth's hit secured a walk-off win for the Padres.
- •Mason Miller faced trouble in the eighth, giving up a game-tying hit.
- •The Padres have a chance to clinch the series today against the Giants.
- •Joe Musgrove and Nick Pivetta are expected to return soon.
- •San Diego is active in seeking improvements before the Trade Deadline.
- 1:30 PMYahoo Sports — Jake Cronenworth picks up Mason Miller, gives Padres walk-off win
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