Padres rally for 7-5 comeback win against Twins
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 23, 2026, 12:06 PM
Last updated Aug 23, 2026

The San Diego Padres overcame an early 5-1 deficit to secure a 7-5 victory over the Minnesota Twins on August 23. After a rough start from Casey Mize, who left due to an ankle injury, the Padres scored four runs in the seventh inning to take the lead. Jackson Merrill contributed with an RBI single, and two-run hits from Jake Cronenworth and Ty France helped drive the offense. Fernando Tatis Jr. added an insurance run in the eighth. Griffin Canning impressed in relief, earning the win while Mason Miller secured his 32nd save of the season. Mize's status remains uncertain as he is considered day-to-day following his injury.
- •Padres trailed 5-1 before rallying for a 7-5 victory
- •Casey Mize left the game due to an ankle injury
- •Jackson Merrill and Jake Cronenworth contributed crucial RBIs
- •Griffin Canning provided 3-1/3 innings of shutout relief
- •Mason Miller recorded his 32nd save of the season
- 12:06 PMYahoo Sports — Padres Battle Back To Get A Tough 7-5 Win Over Twins
"The San Diego Padres got down 5-1 early, but they came back to get a good win despite losing Casey Mize to an injury.
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