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Padres rally late to defeat Twins in San Diego

Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 23, 2026, 3:41 AM

Last updated Aug 23, 2026

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Summary

The San Diego Padres came from behind to beat the Minnesota Twins 7-5 on Saturday night. The Twins led 5-2 entering the seventh inning, but defensive miscues allowed the Padres to tie the game and take the lead. Luke Keaschall, Brooks Lee, and Kaelen Culpepper each hit home runs early for Minnesota, while Jackson Merrill contributed significantly with a home run and key hits. The Padres' comeback featured a two-run double from Jake Cronenworth. The Twins' Bailey Ober is scheduled to start in the final game of the series against Walker Buehler.

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By the Numbers

•Minnesota led 5-2 before Padres' comeback in the seventh inning.
•Luke Keaschall, Brooks Lee, and Kaelen Culpepper each homered for the Twins.
•Jackson Merrill had a home run and multiple RBIs for Minnesota.
•Jake Cronenworth hit a crucial two-run double for San Diego.
•Bailey Ober is set to pitch for Minnesota in the series finale.

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3:41 AMYahoo Sports — Defense does Twins in as Padres prevail

What they're saying

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Final Padres 7, Twins 5 Starting pitcher performance SAN DIEGO — The Twins’ rotation has found some badly-needed stability in midseason acquisition Dean Kremer, who turned in another solid performance on Saturday night in San Diego. Kremer was staked to a lead early — Luke Keaschall hit a leadoff blast in the first inning and Brooks Lee and Kaelen Culpepper went back-to-back an inning later — ...
— Yahoo Sports

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