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Padres' Ninth Inning Magic: Castellanos Homer, Machado Wins It
11 May
Summary
- Castellanos hit a tying two-run homer in the ninth inning.
- Machado delivered a sacrifice fly in the 10th for the win.
- Padres earned a series split and tied Dodgers for NL West lead.
In a thrilling Sunday matchup, the San Diego Padres secured a 3-2 victory over the St. Louis Cardinals, completing a remarkable late-game rally. The Padres' comeback was initiated by Nick Castellanos, who launched a game-tying, two-run home run with two outs in the ninth inning.
Manny Machado provided the decisive blow in the tenth inning, hitting a sacrifice fly to drive in the winning run. This clutch performance ensured the Padres split the four-game series against the Cardinals.
The victory held significant weight in the NL West standings, allowing the Padres to move into a tie for first place with their rivals, the Los Angeles Dodgers. Earlier, Jordan Walker had given the Cardinals a 2-0 lead with a two-run homer in the fourth inning.
