Padres vs. Nationals: Maldonado & Iglesias Key in 4-3 Win
- SAN DIEGO - the San Diego padres defeated the Washington Nationals 4-3 on Tuesday,thanks to Martín Maldonado's game-tying home run and Jose Iglesias's go-ahead RBI groundout.
- The Padres' bottom of the order contributed key RBIs in the victory against the Nationals.
- Padres rookie Ryan Bergert exited in the fourth inning after Jacob Young's 103-mph liner hit his pitching elbow.
Martín Maldonado‘s clutch home run and jose Iglesias’s RBI groundout propelled the San Diego Padres to a thrilling 4-3 victory over the Washington Nationals.The Padres mounted a comeback, fueled by key contributions from their bottom order, after trailing early. Rookie Ryan Bergert‘s exit due to injury added drama,as did Jacob Young‘s extraordinary performance for the Nationals. Jason Adam earned the win, and Robert Suarez secured his 22nd save, tying for the league lead. This recap explores the game’s pivotal moments, including Suarez’s strikeout of wood, and Adrian Morejon’s impressive ERA. Read on News Directory 3 for details on the Padres’ strategic plays. Don’t miss the upcoming series finale featuring MacKenzie Gore and Nick Pivetta. Discover what’s next …
Padres Rally to Defeat nationals in San Diego,4-3
SAN DIEGO - the San Diego padres defeated the Washington Nationals 4-3 on Tuesday,thanks to Martín Maldonado’s game-tying home run and Jose Iglesias’s go-ahead RBI groundout.
The Padres’ bottom of the order contributed key RBIs in the victory against the Nationals.
Padres rookie Ryan Bergert exited in the fourth inning after Jacob Young’s 103-mph liner hit his pitching elbow. Bergert was replaced by Adrian Morejon after a trainer evaluation. Young later scored on James Wood’s groundout, giving Washington a 3-0 lead.
Wood also earned a bases-loaded walk in the second inning.
San Diego began its comeback in the fourth. Xander Bogaerts grounded out, and Jake Cronenworth doubled to drive in a run against Nationals pitcher Trevor Williams.
Maldonado then tied the game with his fourth home run of the season.
Williams walked the first two batters in the sixth, and Cole Henry loaded the bases after relieving Williams. Iglesias then grounded out, driving in what proved to be the winning run.
Williams (3-9) pitched seven innings,allowing four runs on four hits,walking three and striking out one.
Jason Adam (6-3) earned the win, while Robert Suarez pitched the ninth for his 22nd save, tying him for the major league lead.
Key Moment
Suarez struck out Wood to end the game. Wood had previously tallied three hits and four RBIs in Washington’s 10-6 victory on Monday.
Key Stat
Morejon holds a 1.15 ERA in 17 career relief appearances of six or more outs,including an active 18-inning scoreless streak across seven outings since Oct. 3, 2022.
Up Next
MacKenzie Gore (3-7,3.19 ERA) is scheduled to start for the Nationals against Nick Pivetta (7-2,3.64 ERA) of the Padres in Wednesday’s series finale. Gore was part of the Juan Soto trade in 2022.