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Padres Collapse Late, Suffer Third Straight Loss

6/16/2025

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In a heartbreaking turn of events, the Padres squandered a 7-3 lead, falling 8-7 to the Diamondbacks. All-Star closer Robert Suarez faltered in the ninth, surrendering a game-tying triple and the decisive run. While rookie Ryan Bergert shone on the field, the team faced its third straight defeat, compounded by Jackson Merrill's exit due to a head injury.

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Story summary

In a heartbreaking turn of events, the Padres squandered a 7-3 lead, falling 8-7 to the Diamondbacks. All-Star closer Robert Suarez faltered in the ninth, surrendering a game-tying triple and the decisive run. While rookie Ryan Bergert shone on the field, the team faced its third straight defeat, compounded by Jackson Merrill's exit due to a head injury.