San Diego Padres rally past Minnesota Twins in late comeback
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 23, 2026, 4:10 PM
Last updated Aug 23, 2026
The San Diego Padres overcame an early deficit to defeat the Minnesota Twins 7-4 on August 22, 2026, at Petco Park. The Padres' offense ignited in the seventh inning, scoring four runs against the Twins' bullpen. Jackson Merrill hit a second-inning home run and finished 2-for-3 with a walk. Starter Casey Mize exited early due to an ankle injury, but the bullpen managed to hold the lead. With the victory, San Diego aims for a series sweep against Minnesota on August 23.
- •Padres scored four runs in the seventh inning to take the lead.
- •Jackson Merrill hit a home run and contributed offensively.
- •Casey Mize left the game in the third inning with an ankle injury.
- •Padres aim for a series sweep in the finale against Minnesota.
- •Tonight's starters are Bailey Ober for Minnesota and Walker Buehler for San Diego.
- 4:10 PMYahoo Sports — Merrill Madness as San Diego stuns Minnesota in thriller
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