Padres vs Marlins

The San Diego Padres continued their impressive run by defeating the Miami Marlins 9-8 in a thrilling 10-inning game, marking their 16th win in 19 games since the All-Star break. Luis Arraez played a crucial role, driving in three runs, including the go-ahead run in the 10th inning on a groundout. The Marlins initially surged ahead with a six-run fifth inning but the Padres staged a comeback, highlighted by Jackson Merrill's two-run homer that tied the game in the eighth. After the Padres took the lead, the Marlins tied it again with a solo homer from Jake Burger, pushing the game into extra innings. Tanner Scott secured the win for the Padres, retiring the Marlins in the bottom of the 10th, earning his 19th save. With this victory, the Padres are solidifying their position in the playoff race as they aim for a series sweep on Sunday.