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Padres Clinch Dramatic Extra-Inning Victory Over Reds
9 Sep
Summary
- Tatis Jr. hits game-winning sacrifice fly in 10th inning
- Padres rally from 3-0 deficit to win 4-3 over Reds
- Merrill's 2-run triple ties game in 6th inning

On Monday, September 4th, 2023, the San Diego Padres staged a dramatic comeback to defeat the Cincinnati Reds 4-3 in extra innings. The Reds had jumped out to an early 3-0 lead, but the Padres fought back, tying the game in the 6th inning on a 2-run triple by Jackson Merrill.
The game remained tied until the 10th inning, when the Padres' Fernando Tatis Jr. hit a sacrifice fly to bring home Jake Cronenworth and give San Diego the victory. Tatis was mobbed by his teammates near first base after delivering the game-winning hit.
The win keeps the Padres in the thick of the NL Wild Card race, as they remain 3 games ahead of the New York Mets for the final playoff spot. San Diego also continues to trail the Los Angeles Dodgers by just 1 game in the NL West division.
The Padres' comeback was fueled by their resilience, as they overcame an early 3-run deficit to secure the crucial extra-inning triumph. The victory marks the Padres' 7th walk-off win of the season and their 3rd in extra innings.