San Diego Padres defeat New York Yankees 4-3 at Petco Park

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San Diego Padres defeat New York Yankees 4-3 at Petco Park
Summary

The San Diego Padres secured a 4-3 victory over the New York Yankees on Sunday at Petco Park. The Padres offense initiated the scoring in the first inning with back-to-back-to-back home runs from Fernando Tatís Jr., Jake Cronenworth, and Manny Machado before the Yankees could record an out. Despite the early deficit, Yankees starter Gerrit Cole pitched seven innings, surrendering six hits and four earned runs while striking out three. Luis Campusano added a solo home run for the Padres in the bottom of the seventh inning, which provided the eventual winning margin. The Yankees attempted a comeback in the eighth inning by scoring three runs, but could not close the gap. The game concluded in favor of the Padres as the two teams continue their current series.

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  • Fernando Tatís Jr., Jake Cronenworth, and Manny Machado hit consecutive home runs in the first inning.
  • Luis Campusano provided the deciding run with a home run in the seventh inning.
  • Gerrit Cole threw seven innings for the Yankees, allowing four earned runs.
  • The Yankees scored three runs in the eighth inning but failed to overcome the deficit.
  • The Padres finished the contest with a 4-3 win at Petco Park.
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  • 1:05 AMYahoo SportsPadres Hold Off Yanks Charge To Get 4-3 Win, Take Series
  • 12:18 AMYahoo SportsSan Diego Padres open with three consecutive home runs to down Yankees
  • 12:17 AMYahoo SportsTST Images: Padres defeat Yankees, 4-3, at Petco Park
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The San Diego Padres' first three batters hit home runs in a 4-3 victory over the New York Yankees at Petco Park.

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The San Diego Padres built a big lead, then held on late to get a vital series win over the New York Yankees.

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SAN DIEGO - The Padres defeated the Yankees, 4-3, at Petco Park on September 06, 2026.

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