Padres rally to defeat Marlins, continue postseason push
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Sep 19, 2026, 1:31 PM
Last updated Sep 19, 2026
The San Diego Padres secured an 8-2 victory against the Miami Marlins on September 18, 2026, at Petco Park. Ty France's three-run home run highlighted a six-run fifth inning that shifted the momentum in favor of San Diego. The win puts the Padres in a three-way tie for the top Wild Card spot in the National League, pending tie-breakers with the Chicago Cubs and Philadelphia Phillies, both of whom lost their respective games. San Diego will look to continue their playoff drive in Game 2 of the series against Miami today.
- •Ty France hit his 21st home run of the season.
- •Padres scored six runs in the fifth inning.
- •Nick Pivetta allowed one run over five innings.
- •Padres improve to 85-69, tied for Wild Card lead.
- •Game 2 of the series scheduled for today at 5:40 p.m.
- 1:31 PMYahoo Sports — Padres continue push toward postseason berth with win over Marlins
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