Padres rally past Guardians 7-5, extend win streak to six games
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Last updated Aug 15, 2026
The San Diego Padres overcame an early 3-0 deficit to defeat the Cleveland Guardians 7-5 on Friday night at Progressive Field. Xander Bogaerts and Luis Campusano each drove in three runs, with Bogaerts hitting a two-run homer and Campusano delivering a key double to give the Padres a 5-3 lead in the fifth inning. Fernando Tatis Jr. also contributed with a home run. The win marks the Padres' sixth straight, improving their record to 66-57, while the Guardians dropped to 59-64. Bradgley Rodriguez earned his first major-league save, retiring the final three batters despite allowing a leadoff double. The teams are set to face off again Saturday, with Cleveland starting Joey Cantillo.
- •Padres win 7-5, extending their streak to six games.
- •Bogaerts and Campusano each drive in three runs.
- •Tatis Jr. hits his fifth homer in nine games.
- •Rodriguez records his first major-league save.
- •Cleveland's Williams gives up five runs in 4.1 innings.
- 2:07 AMYahoo Sports — Padres storm back from 3-run deficit to beat the Guardians 7-5, win 6th straight
- 2:03 AMYahoo Sports — Bogaerts, Campusano each drive in three, Rodriguez earns save in Padres win
"Luis Campusano and Xander Bogaerts each drove in three runs, Fernando Tatis Jr. homered for the fifth time in nine games and the San Diego Padres overcame an early three-run deficit to defeat the Cleveland Guardians 7-5 on Friday night. The Padres have won six straight and 16 of 20 since July 24 while the Guardians have dropped five of their last six and are 8-18 since the All-Star break. Campusano had a pair of doubles, including one off the wall in right-center with the bases loaded in the fifth inning to drive in two runs and give the Padres a 5-3 lead.
"After having to walk a tightrope for much of the season, Michael King has certainly enjoyed the run support as of late as the San Diego Padres took control in the middle innings for a 7-5 win over the Cleveland Guardians on Friday night at Progressive Field.Xander Bogaerts and Luis Campusano each drove in a trio of runs as the Padres (66-57) won the 16th of their last 20 games and 35th comeback, pounding out double-digit hits for the eighth time in August. Cleveland (59-64) coughed up an early 3
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External links- Yahoo SportsAug 15, 2026, 2:07 AMPadres storm back from 3-run deficit to beat the Guardians 7-5, win 6th straight
Luis Campusano and Xander Bogaerts each drove in three runs, Fernando Tatis Jr. homered for the fifth time in nine games and the San Diego Padres overcame an early three-run deficit to defeat the Cleveland Guardians 7-5 on Friday night. The Padres have won six straight and 16 of 20 since July 24 while the Guardians have dropped five of their last six and are 8-18 since the All-Star break. Campusano had a pair of doubles, including one off the wall in right-center with the bases loaded in the fifth inning to drive in two runs and give the Padres a 5-3 lead.
- Yahoo SportsAug 15, 2026, 2:03 AMBogaerts, Campusano each drive in three, Rodriguez earns save in Padres win
After having to walk a tightrope for much of the season, Michael King has certainly enjoyed the run support as of late as the San Diego Padres took control in the middle innings for a 7-5 win over the Cleveland Guardians on Friday night at Progressive Field.Xander Bogaerts and Luis Campusano each drove in a trio of runs as the Padres (66-57) won the 16th of their last 20 games and 35th comeback, pounding out double-digit hits for the eighth time in August. Cleveland (59-64) coughed up an early 3
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