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Miami Marlins vs San Diego Padres β Recap
September 18, 2026 Β· Petco Park Β· View Preview
Game Recap
The San Diego Padres defeated the Miami Marlins 8-2, powered by a decisive six-run fifth inning that erased an early deficit and put the game out of reach. Miami initially took the lead, but San Diego's offense exploded to secure the victory, never looking back.
Miami broke the scoreless tie in the third inning when RamΓrez launched a solo home run to left field, giving the Marlins a narrow advantage. This lead held until the bottom of the fifth, when the Padres' bats came alive. Fernando Tatis Jr. tied the game with an RBI single, and then Harris followed with a two-run single that gave San Diego its first lead. The rally culminated with Ty France's three-run blast to left, extending the Padres' advantage to five runs.
The Padres' six-run outburst in the fifth inning proved to be the pivotal moment. After Tatis Jr. drove in the tying run, Harris's single plated two more, and France's 388-foot home run blew the game open, turning a one-run deficit into a five-run lead. France finished the day with three RBIs and two hits, including his crucial home run. On the mound, Nick Pivetta provided a strong outing for San Diego, allowing just one earned run over five innings while striking out four to earn the win. Miami attempted to chip away in the eighth with Sanoja's RBI single, but Merrill responded with a solo homer in the bottom of the inning, and Taylor added another RBI single to restore San Diego's dominant lead.
Ultimately, the Padres' relentless offense, highlighted by their explosive fifth inning, was too much for the Marlins to overcome. Their ability to quickly erase a deficit and then pile on runs ensured a comfortable win. The San Diego Padres improved their record to 85-69, while the Miami Marlins fell to 76-78.
How the Prediction Fared
Pregame, the market favored the San Diego Padres (-199, 64% implied) over the Miami Marlins. Final: the San Diego Padres won 8β2.
Player of the Game
Turning Point
The game turned in the 5th inning, when the San Diego Padres scored 6 runs.
Pitching
| Pitcher | Team | IP | H | R | ER | BB | K | ERA |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nick Pivetta W |
|
5.0 | 4 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 4 | 3.30 |
| Tyler Phillips |
|
3.2 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 3 | 3.45 |
| David Morgan |
|
1.1 | 3 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 4.25 |
| Wandy Peralta |
|
1.1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 3.68 |
| Dax Fulton |
|
1.0 | 4 | 2 | 2 | 1 | 2 | 3.46 |
| Jack Ralston |
|
1.0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 2 | 3.95 |
| Josh Ekness |
|
1.0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 3.71 |
| Tyler Zuber |
|
1.0 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 0 | 0 | 5.82 |
| Griffin Canning |
|
1.0 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 5.59 |
| Cade Gibson L |
|
0.1 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 0 | 1 | 5.36 |
| Adrian Morejon |
|
0.1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 2.85 |
Batting
| Batter | Team | AB | H | HR | RBI | R | BB | K |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Agustin Ramirez |
|
4 | 3 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Ty France |
|
4 | 2 | 1 | 3 | 1 | 0 | 1 |
| Dustin Harris |
|
5 | 2 | 0 | 2 | 1 | 0 | 2 |
| Javier Sanoja |
|
4 | 2 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Samad Taylor |
|
3 | 2 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 0 |
| Otto Lopez |
|
4 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Jake Cronenworth |
|
3 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 0 |
| Xander Bogaerts |
|
4 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 1 |
| Jackson Merrill |
|
4 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 2 |
| Fernando Tatis Jr. |
|
4 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 2 |
| Heriberto Hernandez |
|
4 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 |
| Jakob Marsee |
|
3 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 1 |
| Xavier Edwards |
|
4 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
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