Padres Win Series Over Rangers with Walk-Off Victory

The San Diego Padres secured a series win over the Texas Rangers with strong bullpen performances and key offensive contributions. On Sunday, the Padres used six relief pitchers in a bullpen game to hold the Rangers to one run in a 4-1 victory, with rookie David Morgan and newly recalled Kyle Hart playing pivotal roles. Luis Arraez was a consistent offensive presence throughout the series, highlighted by a four-hit game and multiple RBIs, helping the Padres stay competitive in a tight playoff race. On July 4th, the Padres came from behind to defeat the Rangers 3-2 in extra innings, capped by Jake Cronenworth's walk-off single despite earlier struggles at the plate. Manny Machado and Fernando Tatis Jr. also provided crucial hits, while the Padres' pitching staff delivered quality starts and scoreless relief innings to maintain momentum. These wins are vital as San Diego holds the final wild card spot and battles to close the gap in the NL West standings.