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Padres fall to Pirates in 12 innings after missed opportunities

Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 25, 2026, 6:32 AM

Last updated Aug 25, 2026

Padres fall to Pirates in 12 innings after missed opportunities

Summary

The San Diego Padres lost to the Pittsburgh Pirates 3-2 in 12 innings on August 24, 2026, at Petco Park. The Padres squandered multiple scoring chances, going 1-for-13 with runners in scoring position. Jeremiah Estrada allowed a game-winning single to Nick Gonzales in the 12th. Jake Cronenworth tied the game with a key hit in the eighth and made several defensive plays but could not secure the win. After this setback, the Padres' playoff hopes remain tenuous, especially following a disappointing offensive display.

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By the Numbers

•Padres drop to 71-61 after the loss.
•Pirates improve to 64-69.
•Padres had bases-loaded chance in the 11th but failed to score.
•Robbie Ray pitched 5.1 innings, allowing two earned runs.
•Jake Cronenworth had a tying hit and key defensive plays.

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6:32 AMYahoo Sports — Padres waste scoring opportunities in 12th inning loss to Pirates

What they're saying

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The Sporting Tribune's Fernando Ramirez writes that the Padres wasted multiple scoring opportunities that led them to a loss in the 12th inning.
— Yahoo Sports

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