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Pittsburgh Pirates at San Diego Padres

MLBAugust 24, 2026Petco Park

PiratesPittsburghPITWon64-69

Pirates 3, Padres 2

Final/12
PadresSan DiegoSD71-61
Score by inning
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W Kirby YatesL Jeremiah EstradaSV Yohan Ramírez

Nick Gonzales' 12th-inning RBI single sends Pirates past Padres 3-2Nick Gonzales led off the 12th inning with an RBI single and the Pittsburgh Pirates snapped their three-game skid with a 3-2 victory over the San Diego Padres on Monday night.Recap · ESPN

Scoring

Play-by-play

In order

Top 1st

  1.  Nick Gonzales flies out to center fielder Jackson Merrill.
  2.  Esmerlyn Valdez walks.
  3.  Bryan Reynolds grounds into a double play, second baseman Jake Cronenworth to shortstop Xander Bogaerts to first baseman Ty France. Esmerlyn Valdez out at 2nd. Bryan Reynolds out at 1st.

Bot 1st

  1.  Fernando Tatis Jr. grounds out, second baseman Brandon Lowe to first baseman Spencer Horwitz.
  2.  Jake Cronenworth strikes out swinging.
  3.  Manny Machado grounds out, second baseman Brandon Lowe to first baseman Spencer Horwitz.

Top 2nd

  1.  Oneil Cruz grounds out to first baseman Ty France.
  2.  Rafael Flores Jr. singles on a line drive to center fielder Jackson Merrill.
  3.  Brandon Lowe strikes out swinging.
  4.  Nick Yorke grounds out softly, pitcher Robbie Ray to first baseman Ty France.

Bot 2nd

  1.  Ty France singles on a line drive to left fielder Bryan Reynolds.SD 60%
  2.  Jackson Merrill flies out to left fielder Bryan Reynolds.
  3.  Xander Bogaerts lines out sharply to center fielder Oneil Cruz.
  4.  Gavin Sheets grounds out, pitcher Braxton Ashcraft to first baseman Spencer Horwitz.

Top 3rd

  1.  Spencer Horwitz singles on a ground ball to center fielder Jackson Merrill.PIT 54%
  2.  Jared Triolo singles on a line drive to right fielder Fernando Tatis Jr. Spencer Horwitz to 3rd.PIT 65%
  3.  Nick Gonzales flies out to right fielder Fernando Tatis Jr.PIT 58%
  4.  Esmerlyn Valdez strikes out swinging.PIT 51%
  5.  Bryan Reynolds pops out to second baseman Jake Cronenworth.SD 55%

Bot 3rd

  1.  Freddy Fermin singles on a line drive to left fielder Bryan Reynolds.SD 61%
  2.  Dustin Harris flies out to center fielder Oneil Cruz.
  3.  Fernando Tatis Jr. grounds into a double play, shortstop Jared Triolo to second baseman Brandon Lowe to first baseman Spencer Horwitz. Freddy Fermin out at 2nd. Fernando Tatis Jr. out at 1st.SD 51%

Top 4th

  1.  Oneil Cruz called out on strikes.
  2.  Rafael Flores Jr. flies out to center fielder Jackson Merrill.
  3.  Brandon Lowe called out on strikes.

Bot 4th

  1.  Jake Cronenworth grounds out, pitcher Braxton Ashcraft to first baseman Spencer Horwitz.
  2.  Manny Machado flies out to center fielder Oneil Cruz.
  3.  Ty France grounds out, third baseman Nick Yorke to first baseman Spencer Horwitz.

Top 5th

  1.  Nick Yorke grounds out, shortstop Xander Bogaerts to first baseman Ty France.
  2.  Spencer Horwitz flies out to left fielder Dustin Harris.
  3.  Jared Triolo singles on a ground ball to third baseman Manny Machado.
  4.  Nick Gonzales grounds into a force out, third baseman Manny Machado to second baseman Jake Cronenworth. Jared Triolo out at 2nd.

Bot 5th

  1.  Jackson Merrill flies out to left fielder Bryan Reynolds.
  2.  Xander Bogaerts walks.
  3.  Gavin Sheets grounds into a double play, first baseman Spencer Horwitz to shortstop Jared Triolo. Xander Bogaerts out at 2nd. Gavin Sheets out at 1st.SD 52%

Top 6th

  1.  Esmerlyn Valdez homers (15) on a fly ball to center field.PIT 66%
  2.  Bryan Reynolds walks.
  3.  Oneil Cruz strikes out swinging.
  4.  Rafael Flores Jr. doubles (3) on a sharp fly ball to center fielder Jackson Merrill. Bryan Reynolds scores.PIT 80%
  5.  Brandon Lowe strikes out swinging.
  6.  Jacob Gonzalez called out on strikes.

Bot 6th

  1.  Freddy Fermin doubles (11) on a sharp line drive to center fielder Oneil Cruz.PIT 64%
  2.  Dustin Harris grounds out, first baseman Spencer Horwitz to pitcher Braxton Ashcraft. Freddy Fermin to 3rd.
  3.  Fernando Tatis Jr. called out on strikes.PIT 76%
  4.  Padres challenged (pitch result): Jake Cronenworth called out on strikes.PIT 66%
  5.  Manny Machado grounds out, shortstop Jacob Gonzalez to first baseman Spencer Horwitz.

Top 7th

  1.  Spencer Horwitz called out on strikes.
  2.  Jared Triolo flies out to left fielder Dustin Harris.
  3.  Nick Gonzales walks.
  4.  Esmerlyn Valdez strikes out swinging.

Bot 7th

  1.  Ty France flies out to left fielder Bryan Reynolds.
  2.  Jackson Merrill pops out to shortstop Jacob Gonzalez.
  3.  Xander Bogaerts walks.
  4.  Austin Hays strikes out swinging.

Top 8th

  1.  Bryan Reynolds singles on a ground ball to second baseman Jake Cronenworth.PIT 75%
  2.  Oneil Cruz grounds into a force out, second baseman Jake Cronenworth to shortstop Xander Bogaerts. Bryan Reynolds out at 2nd. Oneil Cruz to 1st.
  3.  Rafael Flores Jr. grounds out, third baseman Manny Machado to first baseman Ty France. Oneil Cruz to 2nd.
  4.  Brandon Lowe called out on strikes.

Bot 8th

  1.  Luis Rengifo strikes out swinging.
  2.  Dustin Harris hits a ground-rule double (2) on a fly ball down the left-field line.PIT 58%
  3.  Fernando Tatis Jr. flies out to right fielder Billy Cook. Dustin Harris to 3rd.PIT 66%
  4.  Jake Cronenworth singles on a line drive to center fielder Oneil Cruz. Dustin Harris scores.SD 56%
  5.  Manny Machado walks. Jake Cronenworth to 2nd.
  6.  Ty France walks. Jake Cronenworth to 3rd. Manny Machado to 2nd.SD 67%
  7.  Jackson Merrill strikes out swinging.SD 53%

Top 9th

  1.  Jacob Gonzalez strikes out swinging.
  2.  Spencer Horwitz strikes out swinging.
  3.  Jared Triolo walks.
  4.  Nick Gonzales singles on a ground ball to left fielder Dustin Harris. Jared Triolo to 3rd.SD 51%
  5.  Jake Mangum grounds out, second baseman Jake Cronenworth to first baseman Ty France.SD 63%

Bot 9th

  1.  Xander Bogaerts lines out to center fielder Oneil Cruz.
  2.  Austin Hays singles on a line drive to right fielder Jake Mangum.SD 66%
  3.  Luis Campusano grounds into a double play, second baseman Brandon Lowe to shortstop Jacob Gonzalez to first baseman Spencer Horwitz. Austin Hays out at 2nd. Luis Campusano out at 1st.SD 54%

Top 10th

  1.  Bryan Reynolds strikes out swinging.PIT 61%
  2.  Oneil Cruz reaches on a fielder's choice out, pitcher Adrian Morejon to catcher Luis Campusano to third baseman Manny Machado to second baseman Jake Cronenworth. Jake Mangum out at home. Oneil Cruz to 2nd.SD 55%
  3.  Adrian Morejon intentionally walks Rafael Flores Jr.
  4.  Brandon Lowe grounds out, shortstop Xander Bogaerts to first baseman Ty France.SD 63%

Bot 10th

  1.  Dustin Harris bunt pops into a double play, first baseman Spencer Horwitz to shortstop Jacob Gonzalez. Luis Campusano out at 2nd.SD 54%
  2.  Fernando Tatis Jr. strikes out on a foul tip.

Top 11th

  1.  Jacob Gonzalez strikes out on a foul tip.PIT 54%
  2.  Spencer Horwitz grounds out, second baseman Jake Cronenworth to first baseman Ty France. Brandon Lowe to 3rd.SD 55%
  3.  Jared Triolo grounds out to first baseman Ty France.SD 63%

Bot 11th

  1.  Jake Cronenworth bunt pops out softly to first baseman Spencer Horwitz.SD 69%
  2.  Manny Machado walks.
  3.  Ty France walks.SD 81%
  4.  Jackson Merrill strikes out swinging.SD 71%
  5.  Xander Bogaerts lines out to center fielder Oneil Cruz.SD 54%

Top 12th

  1.  Nick Gonzales singles on a ground ball to center fielder Jackson Merrill. Jared Triolo scores.PIT 79%
  2.  Jake Mangum ground bunts into a force out, pitcher Jeremiah Estrada to shortstop Xander Bogaerts. Nick Gonzales out at 2nd. Jake Mangum to 1st.
  3.  Bryan Reynolds lines out to center fielder Jackson Merrill.
  4.  Oneil Cruz strikes out swinging.

Bot 12th

  1.  Austin Hays strikes out swinging.PIT 60%
  2.  Luis Campusano strikes out swinging.PIT 72%
  3.  Padres challenged (hit by pitch), call on the field was upheld: Dustin Harris strikes out swinging.PIT 81%

Top 6th

  1.  PIT 1, SD 0Esmerlyn Valdez homers (15) on a fly ball to center field.PIT 66%
  2.  PIT 2, SD 0Rafael Flores Jr. doubles (3) on a sharp fly ball to center fielder Jackson Merrill. Bryan Reynolds scores.PIT 80%

Bot 6th

  1.  PIT 2, SD 1Padres challenged (pitch result): Jake Cronenworth called out on strikes.PIT 66%

Bot 8th

  1.  PIT 2, SD 2Jake Cronenworth singles on a line drive to center fielder Oneil Cruz. Dustin Harris scores.SD 56%

Top 12th

  1.  PIT 3, SD 2Nick Gonzales singles on a ground ball to center fielder Jackson Merrill. Jared Triolo scores.PIT 79%

Win probability

Top 12th · Biggest swing #1 · PIT 3–2 SD

Nick Gonzales singles on a ground ball to center fielder Jackson Merrill. Jared Triolo scores.

See it in the scoring summary
PIT 79%PIT +33 pts

Game leaders

PiratesPittsburgh

PadresSan Diego

Box score

BattingABRHRBIHRBBSOAVG
Nick Gonzales DH5021010.308
Esmerlyn Valdez RF3111112.249
Billy Cook RF0000000.180
Jake Mangum RF2000000.292
Bryan Reynolds LF5110011.261
Oneil Cruz CF6000003.259
Rafael Flores Jr. C4021010.266
Brandon Lowe 2B5000004.252
Nick Yorke 3B2000000.208
Jacob Gonzalez SS3000003.219
Spencer Horwitz 1B5010002.252
Jared Triolo 3B4120010.239
Totals443931515

2B: Jr..HR: Valdez.RBI: Gonzales, Valdez, Jr..SB: Gonzales, Triolo.

PitchingIPHRERBBSOPERA
Braxton Ashcraft6.041112913.59
Gregory Soto1.000011143.38
Luke Weaver0.221121342.36
Mason Montgomery1.110001123.25
Camilo Doval1.00000163.91
Kirby Yates W1.000021193.32
Yohan Ramírez S1.000003173.15

Video

0:09Bullpen availability for San Diego, August 24 vs Pirates1:14Braxton Ashcraft's six quality innings0:54Robbie Ray's five strikeouts0:04Breaking down Braxton Ashcraft's pitches
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