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Padres struggle in 12 innings, fall to Pirates in tight matchup

Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 25, 2026, 9:40 PM

Last updated Aug 25, 2026

Padres struggle in 12 innings, fall to Pirates in tight matchup

Summary

The San Diego Padres lost to the Pittsburgh Pirates 12 innings into a marathon game on August 24, 2026, at Petco Park. Despite tying the game late and loading the bases in the 11th, San Diego could not push across a winning run, hampered by poor bunting. The Padres' offense managed just two runs against Pittsburgh’s pitching staff throughout the contest. The teams will face off again in a crucial Game 2 today, featuring pitchers Paul Skenes for the Pirates and Michael King for the Padres.

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•Padres scored just two runs in a 12-inning loss.
•Game tied late, but San Diego struggled to capitalize in extra innings.
•The Padres' offense was limited, only scoring one run against starter Braxton Ashcraft.
•Michael King faces off against Paul Skenes in Game 2.
•San Diego's playoff hopes hinge on winning today.

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