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Pittsburgh Pirates vs San Diego Padres โ Recap
August 24, 2026 ยท Petco Park ยท View Preview
Game Recap
The Pittsburgh Pirates edged the San Diego Padres in a tight extra-inning affair, securing the go-ahead run in the 12th after the Padres clawed back to tie the game in the eighth. This hard-fought victory against the favored Padres marked a significant upset for Pittsburgh.
Pittsburgh broke the scoreless tie in the sixth inning when Esmerlyn Valdez launched a solo home run to center field. The Pirates extended their lead shortly after, as Flores Jr. doubled home Reynolds. San Diego responded in the bottom half of the inning when Fermin scored on a balk, cutting the deficit to one. The Padres then knotted the score in the eighth inning courtesy of Jake Cronenworth's single, which brought home Harris.
Despite the Padres' late-game rally, Pittsburgh's bullpen held firm in the ensuing innings, giving their offense another chance. The decisive moment arrived in the top of the 12th when Gonzales singled to center, driving in Triolo for the eventual winning run. This late push from the Pirates defied pregame expectations, which had strongly favored San Diego due to their starting pitching quality and overall implied probability. Braxton Ashcraft's strong outing, allowing just one earned run over six innings, had established a solid foundation for Pittsburgh.
The Pirates' ability to capitalize in extra innings after surrendering their initial lead ultimately sealed their narrow victory, overcoming both the home team and advanced pregame projections. Pittsburgh now stands at 64-69, while San Diego's record moves to 71-61.
How the Prediction Fared
Pregame, the market favored the San Diego Padres (-108, 50% implied) over the Pittsburgh Pirates. Final: the Pittsburgh Pirates won 3โ2, pulling off the upset.
SportsFBI's model favored the San Diego Padres (52% confidence). Final: the Pittsburgh Pirates won 3โ2, missing the call.
Player of the Game
Pitching
| Pitcher | Team | IP | H | R | ER | BB | K | ERA |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Braxton Ashcraft |
|
6.0 | 4 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 3.59 |
| Robbie Ray |
|
5.1 | 5 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 5 | 3.21 |
| Adrian Morejon |
|
2.0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 2 | 2.66 |
| Mason Montgomery |
|
1.1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 3.25 |
| Camilo Doval |
|
1.0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 3.91 |
| Gregory Soto |
|
1.0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 3.38 |
| Kirby Yates W |
|
1.0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 1 | 3.32 |
| Yohan Ramirez S |
|
1.0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 3.15 |
| Jeremiah Estrada L |
|
1.0 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 3.48 |
| Kyle Hart |
|
1.0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 4.05 |
| Mason Miller |
|
1.0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 2 | 0.81 |
| Yuki Matsui |
|
1.0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 2 | 2.13 |
| Luke Weaver |
|
0.2 | 2 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 1 | 2.36 |
| Bradgley Rodriguez |
|
0.2 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 2.02 |
Batting
| Batter | Team | AB | H | HR | RBI | R | BB | K |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nick Gonzales |
|
5 | 2 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| Rafael Flores Jr. |
|
4 | 2 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| Jake Cronenworth |
|
5 | 2 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Jared Triolo |
|
4 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 0 |
| Freddy Fermin |
|
2 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Esmerlyn Valdez |
|
3 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 2 |
| Bryan Reynolds |
|
5 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 1 |
| Spencer Horwitz |
|
5 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 |
| Austin Hays |
|
3 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 |
| Dustin Harris |
|
5 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 1 |
| Ty France |
|
3 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0 |
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