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Story summary
- The San Diego Padres defeated the Houston Astros 7–2 on August 9, 2026, clinching the series.
- Fernando Tatis Jr. delivered a go-ahead three-run homer in the fourth inning.
- Austin Hays hit a pinch-hit home run in his first at-bat.
- Jackson Merrill and Gavin Sheets each contributed a home run, giving San Diego four total.
- Randy Vásquez pitched five innings and allowed two runs, leaving the Padres a game back in the race.
