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
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.
- •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.
- 9:40 PMYahoo Sports — Padres fall to Pittsburgh in 12-inning marathon
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