Michael King leads Padres to 3-2 win over Astros in San Diego
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 9, 2026, 12:35 PM
Last updated Aug 9, 2026
Michael King pitched effectively for the San Diego Padres in their 3-2 victory against the Houston Astros on August 8, 2026. King allowed only three hits and recorded six strikeouts, helping the Padres maintain their position in the wild-card race. The Padres took an early lead with a run in the first inning and added two more in the fourth. The Astros responded with a solo home run from Taylor Trammell but could not overcome the deficit. The win keeps the Padres within a game of the Arizona Diamondbacks in the wild-card standings. Randy Vasquez is scheduled to pitch against Cristian Javier for the Padres in their next game.
- •Padres defeat Astros 3-2 at home on August 8, 2026.
- •Michael King strikes out six and allows three hits in his start.
- •San Diego scores first, then adds runs in the third and fourth innings.
- •Taylor Trammell hits a solo homer for Houston in the second.
- •Padres stay within a game of the Diamondbacks in wild-card race.
- 12:35 PMYahoo Sports — King Leads Padres Over Astros, 3-2, To Get A Bounce-Back Win
"The San Diego Padres got a fine start from Michael King as they continue to hang in the wild-card race.
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