Padres drop extra-inning game against Royals, struggle after All-Star break
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jul 20, 2026, 5:00 AM
Last updated Jul 20, 2026
The San Diego Padres lost to the Kansas City Royals in 10 innings on July 17, 2026. Despite a late tie from Ty France's ninth-inning home run, the Padres could not secure the victory. Manager Craig Stammen's decision to pull dominant reliever Mason Miller proved controversial, as Kyle Hart allowed four runs in the bottom of the 10th. After this defeat, the Padres face challenges in their upcoming games, needing to shift momentum as they pursue a playoff position ahead of the trade deadline.
- •Padres came back from the All-Star break with a.500 record.
- •San Diego lost to Kansas City in dramatic fashion on July 17, 2026.
- •Ty France tied the game with a solo home run in the ninth inning.
- •Manager Craig Stammen faced criticism for pulling Mason Miller.
- •Padres salvaged the series with a win on July 19 after two losses.
- 5:00 AMYahoo Sports — Padres Reacts Survey Results: Fans do not see San Diego playing in postseason
"The offense, pitching AND a rookie manager may be too much to overcome.
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