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Padres struggle in series opener against Astros, losing 6-3

Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 8, 2026, 1:35 PM

Last updated Aug 8, 2026

Padres struggle in series opener against Astros, losing 6-3
Summary

The San Diego Padres fell to the Houston Astros 6-3 on August 7, 2026, at Petco Park. Robbie Ray made his Padres debut, allowing four runs over five innings. San Diego's offense attempted a comeback, scoring two runs in the fourth and another in the fifth, highlighted by a solo home run from Fernando Tatis Jr. However, the bullpen surrendered additional runs, and the Padres could not further capitalize. They will face the Astros again tonight at 4:15 p.m.

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  • •Padres lose to Astros 6-3 in series opener
  • •Robbie Ray allows four runs in five innings pitched
  • •Fernando Tatis Jr. hits a solo home run
  • •Padres score two runs in the fourth and one in the fifth
  • •San Diego plays the second game tonight at 4:15 p.m.
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  • 1:35 PMYahoo Sports — Padres lose to open series with Astros
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