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Padres Rally Past Marlins, Snap 12-Game Losing Streak

7/27/2026

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Summary

Padres Rally Victory

On July 26, 2026, San Diego Padres defeated the Miami Marlins 5-3 after rallying in the eighth inning.
Jake Cronenworth’s leadoff single and Manny Machado’s two-run homer tied the game, then the Padres took the lead.
Jackson Merrill hit his 15th homer to give San Diego a 4-3 advantage.
Luis Rengifo scored on Luis Campusano’s single.
The Marlins fell to 52-54, 3.5 games out of the NL wild-card.

Summary

Marlins Extend Slump

The Miami Marlins recorded a franchise-record 12th consecutive loss on Sunday, tying their longest skid.
Miami’s offense now posts the league’s lowest on-base percentage at .273 and a .214 batting average.
The bullpen, once a top-five unit in June, has fallen into the bottom ten for ERA.
Manager Clayton McCullough warned that the prideful group is frustrated and needs a collective effort.

History

Historical Context

The 2003 Chicago Cubs, managed by Dusty Baker, saw a late-season collapse after leading the NL Central, echoing the franchise’s history of dramatic swings—including a 21-game winning streak in September 1935. The 2026 Miami Marlins’ 12-game skid highlights how teams can fall into extended downturns, prompting league officials such as commissioner Bud Selig to review competitive-balance rules.

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Padres Rally Victory

On July 26, 2026, San Diego Padres defeated the Miami Marlins 5-3 after rallying in the eighth inning.
Jake Cronenworth’s leadoff single and Manny Machado’s two-run homer tied the game, then the Padres took the lead.
Jackson Merrill hit his 15th homer to give San Diego a 4-3 advantage.
Luis Rengifo scored on Luis Campusano’s single.
The Marlins fell to 52-54, 3.5 games out of the NL wild-card.

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