Full Breakdown
Padres Secure Walk-Off Victory Over Braves in 10-Inning Game
6/25/2026, 2:08:35 PM
Core Event: 10th-Inning Walk-Off Win
On Tuesday night in San Diego, the Padres defeated the Atlanta Braves 7–6 with a walk-off RBI single by Manny Machado in the bottom of the 10th inning. Machado drove a pitch from reliever Raisel Iglesias (0–2) into center field, allowing runner Jackson Merrill to score from second base and end the contest.
Background & Context: Padres’ Walk-Off Trend
The victory marked the Padres’ sixth walk-off win of the season, extending a pattern of late-inning comebacks that has defined several of their recent games.
The Padres' rally began early, as they scored five runs in the second inning to erase a 4–0 deficit, setting the stage for a tightly contested game.
Key Figures & Performances
- Manny Machado – Delivered the decisive 10th-inning RBI single.
- Fernando Tatis Jr. – Hit a solo home run in the seventh inning, tying the game for San Diego.
- Jackson Merrill – Scored the winning run from second base.
- Rodolfo Durán, Sung-Mun Song, Fernando Tatis Jr. – Recorded RBI singles in the second inning.
- Samad Taylor – Produced a two-run single in the second inning.
- Mason Miller – Pitched the final two innings, recording three strikeouts.
- Raisel Iglesias – Allowed two hits (ninth and tenth innings) and struck out one.
- JR Ritchie – Started for Atlanta, delivering five innings with seven strikeouts, five hits allowed, and four walks.
- Ozzie Albies – Hit a double in the fourth inning, tying the game at 5–5.
- Mauricio Dubón – Hit a solo home run in the fifth inning, giving Atlanta a 6–5 lead.
Game Timeline
- 2nd Inning: Padres scored five runs via RBI singles by Durán, Song, Tatis and a two-run single by Taylor.
- 4th Inning: Albies’ double ties the game at 5–5.
- 5th Inning: Dubón’s solo homer puts Braves ahead 6–5.
- 7th Inning: Tatis Jr.’s solo homer ties the game at 6–6.
- 9th Inning: No scoring; Iglesias retires the side with one strikeout.
- 10th Inning: Machado’s RBI single drives Merrill home for a 7–6 walk-off win.
Data & Statistics
Final Score: Padres 7, Braves 6. Pitching Highlights: Mason Miller (2–1) struck out three in the final two innings; Raisel Iglesias (0–2) gave up two hits and one strikeout; JR Ritchie (5 IP) recorded seven strikeouts, allowed five hits, and issued four walks. Walk-Off Count: Sixth for the Padres this season.
Impact and Significance
The win added a sixth walk-off victory to the Padres’ season total, while the Braves surrendered a lead they had taken in the fifth inning, illustrating the volatility of the contest.
What’s Next
Atlanta left-hander Martin Perez (6–3, 2.78 ERA) is scheduled to start the next game on Wednesday, facing San Diego right-hander Randy Vasquez (6–5, 4.17 ERA).
