Padres Win Against Marlins in Extra Innings

In a thrilling matchup, the San Diego Padres edged out the Miami Marlins with a late-game rally, winning 7-6. Jason Adams (7-2) secured the victory, while Bryan Hoeing, recently acquired from the Marlins, struck out one in a scoreless eighth inning. The Padres showcased their resilience, scoring three runs in the ninth, highlighted by Jackson Merrill's impressive 400-foot homer, marking his 16th of the season. Marlins starter Edward Cabrera delivered a strong performance, pitching seven shutout innings, a notable improvement after a challenging start to the season due to shoulder issues. The Marlins initially took the lead with back-to-back homers from Jake Burger and Jonah Bride in the fourth inning. Burger's 428-foot blast was his 20th of the season, further solidifying his recent hot streak with seven homers in the last ten games. The Padres, boasting an MLB-best record of 15-3 since the All-Star break, have shown significant improvement, with Martin Perez making his mark after being traded from Pittsburgh. Perez recorded his third consecutive quality start, allowing just one run in six innings against Colorado in his Padres debut. As the Marlins continue to adjust their roster, only nine of the 26 active players were on the opening day roster. Notably, Luis Arraez expressed his joy at returning to Miami, where he resides with his family. Looking ahead, Padres manager Mike Shildt announced that RHP Joe Musgrove is set to start against Pittsburgh on Monday.