Padres Rally From Four Down To Beat Red Sox 8-6 Sunday

Jackson Merrill and Manny Machado lead Padres comeback at Petco Park

Apr. 6, 2026 at 10:08am

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The San Diego Padres rallied from a four-run deficit to beat the Boston Red Sox 8-6 on Sunday. Jackson Merrill hit a solo home run in the eighth inning to give the Padres the lead, while Manny Machado connected for a three-run homer earlier in the game. The Red Sox had jumped out to a 4-0 lead in the third inning before the Padres stormed back.

Why it matters

The Padres' comeback win over the Red Sox was an exciting game that showcased the team's resilience and offensive firepower. The victory also kept the Padres in contention in the competitive NL West division race.

The details

After the Red Sox scored four runs in the third inning, the Padres responded with three runs in the fourth. Manny Machado's three-run homer in the fifth gave the Padres a 6-4 lead, but the Red Sox tied it in the seventh on Masataka Yoshida's two-run double. In the eighth, Jackson Merrill hit a solo home run to put the Padres back on top, and they held on for the 8-6 win.

  • The game was played on Sunday, April 6, 2026.
  • The Padres scored three runs in the fourth inning.
  • Manny Machado hit a three-run homer in the fifth inning.
  • Masataka Yoshida hit a two-run double in the seventh inning to tie the game.
  • Jackson Merrill hit a solo home run in the eighth inning to give the Padres the lead.

The players

Jackson Merrill

A Padres outfielder who hit a solo home run in the eighth inning to give the Padres the lead.

Manny Machado

A Padres infielder who hit a three-run home run in the fifth inning to give the Padres a 6-4 lead.

Xander Bogaerts

A former Red Sox shortstop who now plays for the Padres and had three hits in the game.

Masataka Yoshida

A Red Sox outfielder who hit a two-run double in the seventh inning to tie the game.

Wilyer Abreu

A Red Sox outfielder who had three hits in the game.

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What they’re saying

“We never gave up and kept battling back. That's the kind of team we are.”

— Manny Machado, Padres Infielder

“It's tough to lose a game like that, but we'll regroup and come back stronger.”

— Masataka Yoshida, Red Sox Outfielder

What’s next

The Padres will visit the Pittsburgh Pirates for a three-game series starting on April 8th, while the Red Sox will host the Milwaukee Brewers for a three-game series starting on April 10th.

The takeaway

The Padres' comeback win showcased the team's offensive firepower and resilience, as they were able to overcome a four-run deficit to defeat the Red Sox. This victory keeps the Padres in contention in the NL West division race and demonstrates the team's ability to battle back from adversity.