Padres Defeat Cardinals 3-2 in 10th Inning After Castellanos' Ninth-Inning Homer
The San Diego Padres secured a dramatic 3-2 victory over the St. Louis Cardinals in extra innings on Sunday, May 10, 2026, at Petco Park. The game was tied until the bottom of the ninth when Nick Castellanos hit a two-run home run off Cardinals closer Riley O'Brien, forcing the contest into the 10th inning. However, the Cardinals threatened in the top of the 10th before Adrian Morejon recorded the final out to preserve the lead. In the bottom of the 10th, with runners on base due to an intentional walk and an unintentional walk by Gordon Graceffo, Manny Machado delivered the winning run via a sacrifice fly. This comeback win allowed the Padres to split their four-game series against St. Louis. Starting pitchers Kyle Leahy for the Cardinals and Walker Buehler for the Padres both delivered strong performances but received no decision. Jordan Walker had previously given St. Louis an early lead with an 11th-season home run off Buehler. The victory highlighted the Padres' resilience despite struggling offensively throughout the series.
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Padres Defeat Cardinals 3-2 in 10th Inning After Castellanos' Ninth-Inning Homer
The San Diego Padres secured a dramatic 3-2 victory over the St. Louis Cardinals in extra innings on Sunday, May 10, 2026, at Petco Park. The game was tied until the bottom of the ninth when Nick Castellanos hit a two-run home run off Cardinals closer Riley O'Brien, forcing the contest into the 10th inning. However, the Cardinals threatened in the top of the 10th before Adrian Morejon recorded the final out to preserve the lead. In the bottom of the 10th, with runners on base due to an intentional walk and an unintentional walk by Gordon Graceffo, Manny Machado delivered the winning run via a sacrifice fly. This comeback win allowed the Padres to split their four-game series against St. Louis. Starting pitchers Kyle Leahy for the Cardinals and Walker Buehler for the Padres both delivered strong performances but received no decision. Jordan Walker had previously given St. Louis an early lead with an 11th-season home run off Buehler. The victory highlighted the Padres' resilience despite struggling offensively throughout the series.
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