The Padres erased a four-run deficit with five runs in the ninth inning to defeat the Mariners 7-6 at Petco Park. San Diego trailed 6-2 entering the final frame before mounting one of the season's most dramatic comebacks.
Luke Raley carried Seattle's offense with four hits in five at-bats, including a home run and two RBIs. The outfielder went 4-for-5 with a double and homer, batting .339 on the season with four home runs and 12 RBIs. Randy Arozarena scored three runs on two hits, crossing the plate in the second, fourth and fifth innings.
The ninth inning belonged entirely to San Diego. Fernando Tatis hit a sacrifice fly to score Manny Machado, cutting the deficit to 6-3. Luis Campusano singled to center to score Gavin Sheets, making it 6-4. Ramon Laureano singled to left to bring home Ty France, pulling the Padres within one at 6-5. Jackson Merrill then doubled to left, scoring both Laureano and Campusano for the 7-6 victory.
Andres Munoz absorbed the loss after allowing five runs on four hits in two-thirds of an inning. His ERA stands at 9.45. Emerson Hancock pitched effectively for Seattle through six innings, allowing two runs on four hits with six strikeouts and carrying a 2.28 ERA. Alek Jacob earned the win with two scoreless innings of relief.
San Diego extended its winning streak to six games and improved to 11-6. Seattle fell to 8-10. Xander Bogaerts reached 200 career home runs in this game, connecting for a two-run shot in the sixth inning. Manny Machado sits two doubles away from 400 career doubles.