Padres Match 1975 Reds With Three Walk-Off Wins in One Week

San Diego's recent offensive surge includes a historic stretch of late-game heroics.

Apr. 16, 2026 at 9:22am

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A cubist-style painting depicting a baseball game broken down into overlapping geometric shapes and planes of vibrant colors, capturing the dynamic energy of the Padres' recent walk-off victories.The Padres' recent walk-off heroics have been a highlight of their impressive winning streak, showcasing the team's offensive firepower and late-game resilience.San Diego Today

The San Diego Padres have been on a roll, winning seven straight games and nine of their last 10. Within this winning streak, the Padres have made history by recording three walk-off wins (all extra-base hits) in the span of just one week, matching a feat last accomplished by the 1975 Cincinnati Reds.

Why it matters

The Padres' recent offensive surge, capped by their historic walk-off stretch, has them closing in on the division-leading Los Angeles Dodgers in the NL West. This type of late-game heroics and clutch hitting can provide a major boost to team morale and confidence as the Padres look to make a deep playoff push.

The details

Shortstop Xander Bogaerts hit a walk-off grand slam on April 9, outfielder Gavin Sheets hit a three-run home run on April 10, and center fielder Jackson Merrill hit a two-run double on April 15. During their seven-game winning streak, the Padres have scored 47 runs while limiting the opposition to just 21.

  • On April 9, Xander Bogaerts hit a walk-off grand slam.
  • On April 10, Gavin Sheets hit a three-run walk-off home run.
  • On April 15, Jackson Merrill hit a two-run walk-off double.

The players

Xander Bogaerts

The Padres' starting shortstop who hit a walk-off grand slam on April 9.

Gavin Sheets

The Padres' starting outfielder who hit a three-run walk-off home run on April 10.

Jackson Merrill

The Padres' starting center fielder who hit a two-run walk-off double on April 15.

Walker Buehler

The Padres' starting pitcher who will take the mound in their attempt to complete a series sweep.

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What they’re saying

“The @Padres in the last week: 4/9: walkoff grand slam by Bogaerts, 4/10: walkoff 3-run HR by Sheets, 4/15: walkoff 2-run double by Merrill. They're the first MLB team with 3 multi-run walkoff XBH in a span of 7 days or less since the 1975 World Champion Reds (June 27-30).”

— OptaSTATS

What’s next

The Padres will look to complete their second series sweep of the season when they send right-hander Walker Buehler to the mound. Buehler is 0-1 with a 4.97 ERA in three starts for the Padres this season.

The takeaway

The Padres' recent offensive surge, capped by their historic stretch of walk-off wins, has them closing in on the division-leading Dodgers in the NL West. This type of late-game heroics and clutch hitting can provide a major boost to team morale and confidence as the Padres look to make a deep playoff push.