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Padres rally late to overcome Twins 7-5 in San Diego

Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 23, 2026, 3:38 AM

Last updated Aug 23, 2026

Padres rally late to overcome Twins 7-5 in San Diego
Summary

The San Diego Padres defeated the Minnesota Twins 7-5 in a home game on August 22. The Twins initially led 5-1, bolstered by home runs from Luke Keaschall, Brooks Lee, and Kaelen. However, the Twins' bullpen faltered, allowing the Padres to rally with key contributions from Jackson Merrill. The game featured multiple defensive errors from the Twins, contributing to their loss. Both teams will face off again in their series finale tomorrow.

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  • •Padres score six unanswered runs to reverse a 5-1 deficit.
  • •Luke Keaschall, Brooks Lee, and Kaelen hit home runs for the Twins.
  • •Jackson Merrill contributes with a crucial hit for the Padres.
  • •Twins made several defensive errors leading to runs.
  • •Game marked another critical moment in playoff positioning.
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  • 3:38 AMYahoo Sports — San Diego Padres 7, Minnesota Twins 5: Things fall apart, the bullpen cannot hold
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Mere anarchy is loosed upon the basepaths (as the Twins blow a 5-1 lead).

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