Mason Miller allows late home run, Padres drop game to Pirates
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 26, 2026, 1:30 PM
Last updated Aug 26, 2026
The San Diego Padres lost 1-0 to the Pittsburgh Pirates on August 25 at Petco Park. Mason Miller gave up a two-out solo home run to Oneil Cruz in the ninth inning, which decided the tightly contested matchup. Both starting pitchers, Michael King and Paul Skenes, put forth strong performances, pitching a combined 13 scoreless innings. Padres hitters struggled, managing only three hits off Pirates' relievers. The Padres will seek to salvage the series in a final game against the Pirates on August 26.
- •Mason Miller allows game-winning home run in the ninth inning.
- •Pirates win low-scoring game, securing the series victory.
- •Michael King and Paul Skenes pitch effectively for both teams.
- •Padres record only three hits during the game.
- •Final game of the series takes place on August 26.
- 1:30 PMYahoo Sports — Mason Miller allows game-winning home run in ninth; Padres lose game, series to Pirates
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