Padres Rally Late to Edge Rockies | San Diego Padres News

The Padres clawed their way to an 8-7 thriller over the Rockies, fueled by a ninth-inning sacrifice fly from Xander Bogaerts after a gutsy rally sparked by Jackson Merrill’s steal and hustle. Down multiple times, including a late Rockies lead in the eighth, the Padres battled back with five straight runs to seal the win — a vital step in their race for the final NL wild-card spot. With Michael King shaky and opportunities missed, resilience carried them through, reminding everyone: every game now is a must-win as they chase their first .500 mark since July. Listen in comfort:Get a discount on a Soli Pillow: http://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN:[email protected] This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting.Report issues to [email protected]. View sources & latest updates:https://sources.thednn.ai/1831dc54bfe4a49f