Padres rally with 5 runs in 9th to beat Mariners, extend win streak

Jackson Merrill's game-winning double caps late comeback for San Diego

Apr. 16, 2026 at 6:22am

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The San Diego Padres rallied for five runs in the bottom of the ninth inning, capped by Jackson Merrill's game-winning two-run double, to defeat the visiting Seattle Mariners 7-6 and extend their winning streak to seven games.

Why it matters

The Padres' dramatic comeback win showcases their resilience and ability to mount late-inning rallies, which will be crucial as they look to maintain their position in the highly competitive National League West division race.

The details

Down 6-2 entering the bottom of the ninth, the Padres mounted a furious rally against Mariners closer Andres Munoz. Pinch-hitter Fernando Tatis Jr. hit a sacrifice fly to make it 6-3, then Luis Campusano and Ramon Laureano followed with RBI singles to tie the game. Merrill then delivered the game-winning blow, lining a 2-2 pitch down the left field line to score the tying and winning runs.

  • The Padres trailed 6-2 entering the bottom of the ninth inning.
  • Tatis Jr. hit a sacrifice fly to make it 6-3 in the bottom of the 9th.
  • Campusano and Laureano had RBI singles to tie the game 6-6 in the bottom of the 9th.
  • Merrill hit the game-winning two-run double in the bottom of the 9th.

The players

Jackson Merrill

A Padres outfielder who delivered the game-winning two-run double in the bottom of the 9th inning.

Andres Munoz

The Mariners closer who was charged with all five runs in the 9th inning and took the loss.

Fernando Tatis Jr.

The Padres' star player who hit a sacrifice fly in the 9th inning to start the comeback.

Emerson Hancock

The Mariners starting pitcher who had a strong outing, allowing just 2 runs over 6 innings.

Xander Bogaerts

The Padres' slugger who hit a 2-run homer in the 6th inning.

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What they’re saying

“We never give up, no matter the score. That's the kind of team we are.”

— Jackson Merrill, Padres Outfielder

What’s next

The Padres will look to extend their winning streak to 8 games when they host the Mariners again on Thursday.

The takeaway

The Padres' dramatic comeback win showcases their resilience and ability to mount late-inning rallies, which will be crucial as they look to maintain their position in the highly competitive National League West division race.