Padres edge Astros 3-2 in close matchup at Petco Park
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 9, 2026, 3:11 AM
Last updated Aug 9, 2026
The San Diego Padres edged the Houston Astros 3-2 at Petco Park on August 8, 2026. The game featured key contributions from both sides, including essential plays from Padres center fielder Jackson Merrill, who homered, and Astros center fielder Taylor Trammell, who also hit a home run. Starting pitchers Michael King for the Padres and Peter Lambert for the Astros engaged in a competitive duel throughout the game. This victory marks an important moment for the Padres as they continue their push through the season.
- •Padres win with a final score of 3-2.
- •Jackson Merrill and Taylor Trammell each hit home runs.
- •Michael King and Peter Lambert were the starting pitchers.
- •Game took place at Petco Park in San Diego.
- 3:11 AMYahoo Sports — TST Images: Padres defeat Astros, 3-2, at Petco Park
"SAN DIEGO - The Padres defeated the Astros, 3-2, at Petco Park on August 8, 2026.
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