Padres secure series win over Astros with 7-2 victory
MLB.com • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 10, 2026, 4:28 AM
Last updated Aug 10, 2026
The Padres defeated the Astros 7-2 on August 10 in San Diego, highlighted by home runs from Jackson Merrill, Fernando Tatis Jr., Gavin Sheets, and Austin Hays. San Diego's offensive performance was pivotal in maintaining momentum in the playoff race, keeping pace with the Diamondbacks and Phillies. The win concludes the series against Houston, adding to the Padres' recent successes as they prepare for upcoming matchups.
- •Padres hit four home runs in the game.
- •San Diego improves playoff positioning with the win.
- •The victory concludes the series against the Astros.
- •Game played on August 10 in San Diego.
- 4:28 AMMLB.com — Stars come out to help lead Padres to series win over Astros - mlb.com
"SAN DIEGO -- The Padres mashed their way to a 7-2 victory over the Astros on Sunday night, getting home runs from Jackson Merrill, Fernando Tatis Jr., Gavin Sheets and newcomer Austin Hays. In the process, San Diego kept pace with Arizona and Philadelphia and…
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