Padres Cap Wild Game Against Braves with Extra-Innings Win The San Diego Padres secured a dramatic 7-6 victory over the Atlanta Braves in a 10-inning thriller at Petco Park on June 23, 2026. The game, marked by explosive run innings and a resilient comeback, highlighted the Padres’ ability to rally despite early struggles. The win marked their second consecutive victory in a month, a rare occurrence for a team grappling with inconsistencies in its starting rotation. The contest began with the Braves taking an early 4-0 lead in the top of the second inning, fueled by a nine-run outburst. The Padres, however, responded with a historic rally in the bottom of the same frame. After six consecutive batters reached base, the Padres scored five runs against Braves starter JR Ritchie, trimming the deficit to 4-3. The momentum shifted further when Samad Taylor’s infield single plated Sung-Mun Song, who then raced home after a botched throw by Braves shortstop Mauricio Dubón. The error allowed Fernando Tatis Jr. to round third and score, giving the Padres a 5-4 lead. The Braves retook the lead in the fifth inning, capitalizing on a wild pitch and a double by Michael Harris II to score. Dubón’s home run in the fifth extended the Braves’ advantage, but the Padres continued their fight. Jackson Merrill, who had missed a potential game-tying home run by a foot, delivered a double in the fifth, setting the stage for further drama. The game remained tightly contested, with the Braves tying it 5-5 in the fourth and reestablishing their lead in the fifth. However, the Padres’ resilience persisted. In the seventh inning, Tatis Jr. launched a towering home run off Carlos Carrasco, tying the game at 6-6.#atlanta_braves #manny_machado #san_diego_padres #petco_park #jr_ritchie
