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New York Yankees vs San Diego Padres β Recap
September 4, 2026 Β· Petco Park Β· View Preview
Game Recap
The San Diego Padres delivered a dramatic walk-off victory over the New York Yankees, defeating the American League visitors 3-2 in 10 innings. Luis Campusano's two-run home run in the bottom of the tenth sealed the win, securing an upset for the Padres after the Yankees had taken a late lead in extra innings.
After a scoreless first frame, San Diego broke the tie in the second inning when Bogaerts singled to center, bringing home France. New York quickly answered in the top of the third, as Rice launched a 444-foot solo home run to center field, knotting the score at one run apiece. The tight contest remained deadlocked through nine full innings, sending the game into extra frames.
With the automatic runner on second to begin the tenth, the Yankees capitalized when Jones singled to center, driving in GarcΓa Jr. to put New York ahead 2-1. Padres starting pitcher Walker Buehler had kept his team in contention through five strong innings, surrendering just one earned run while striking out six batters, allowing the club to remain within striking distance as the game progressed.
Ultimately, it was Campusano's heroics that propelled the Padres to triumph. His 394-foot blast to left field not only negated the Yankees' tenth-inning lead but delivered a decisive victory, showcasing the team's late-game resolve. The Padres now stand at 74-67, while the Yankees fall to 80-61.
How the Prediction Fared
Pregame, the market favored the New York Yankees (-131, 54% implied) over the San Diego Padres. Final: the San Diego Padres won 3β2, pulling off the upset.
Player of the Game
Pitching
| Pitcher | Team | IP | H | R | ER | BB | K | ERA |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Max Fried |
|
5.2 | 4 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 4 | 2.73 |
| Walker Buehler |
|
5.0 | 3 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 6 | 4.56 |
| Will Warren |
|
2.1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 4.16 |
| Mason Miller W |
|
2.0 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 4 | 1.21 |
| David Bednar |
|
1.0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 2.64 |
| Adrian Morejon |
|
1.0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 2.74 |
| Bradgley Rodriguez |
|
1.0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 1.99 |
| Yuki Matsui |
|
1.0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 1.95 |
| Paul Blackburn L |
|
0.1 | 1 | 2 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 1.72 |
Batting
| Batter | Team | AB | H | HR | RBI | R | BB | K |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ben Rice |
|
4 | 3 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Luis Campusano |
|
4 | 2 | 1 | 2 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Ty France |
|
3 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 1 |
| Spencer Jones |
|
4 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 2 |
| Xander Bogaerts |
|
4 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 2 |
| Luis Garcia Jr. |
|
4 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 2 |
| Manny Machado |
|
4 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
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