Astros @ Padres · Aug 9, 2026 — MLB Central

Final Sun, Aug 9, 2026

Petco Park Regular Season

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Stars come out to help lead Padres to series win over Astros

SAN DIEGO -- The Padres mashed their way to a 7-2 victory over the Astros on Sunday night, getting home runs from Jackson Merrill, Fernando Tatis Jr., Gavin Sheets and newcomer Austin Hays. In the process, San Diego kept pace with Arizona and Philadelphia and remained one game back of

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Four Padres belt home runs in 7-2 win over Astros00:02:13

Home runs from Jackson Merrill, Fernando Tatis Jr., Gavin Sheets and Austin Hays fuel the Padres' offense in their 7-2 win over the Astros

Condensed Game: HOU@SD - 8/9/2600:10:03

Condensed Game: Daulton Varsho and the Astros take on Fernando Tatis Jr. and the Padres on August 9, 2026

Padres hit four home runs in win over Astros00:02:06

Jackson Merrill, Fernando Tatis Jr., Gavin Sheets and Austin Hays each hit home runs in the Padres' 7-2 win over the Astros

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