Padres return home facing Twins after series loss to Mets
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 21, 2026, 1:30 PM
Last updated Aug 21, 2026

The San Diego Padres return to Petco Park to face the Minnesota Twins on August 21, 2026. The Padres concluded a road trip at.500 after dropping the last game against the New York Mets 4-2, following a victory the night before. In that game, Fernando Tatis Jr. shone with a home run and a standout defensive play. Despite showing potential on offense, the Padres struggled with run support in the final game, leading to their series loss. They will look to regain momentum against a Twins team fresh off a sweep of the Atlanta Braves.
- •Padres finished a.500 road trip, dropping the last game to Mets.
- •Tatis Jr. excelled in the previous game with home runs and defensive plays.
- •Padres missed crucial run support in the final game against New York.
- •Twins are also in a playoff hunt after sweeping the Braves.
- 1:30 PMYahoo Sports — Padres return home after .500 road trip to host Twins
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