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Padres Defeat Marlins Twice, Extend Losing Streak to 12
Manny MachadoJackson MerrillHeriberto HernándezLuis RengifoSan Diego PadresMiami MarlinsJoe MackMason Miller
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The San Diego Padres won two consecutive games against the Miami Marlins on Friday and Sunday, extending Miami's losing streak to a franchise-record 12 games. Manny Machado hit his 23rd home run in Sunday's 5-3 comeback victory, while Heriberto Hernández tied his career high with his 14th homer in Friday's 4-2 loss.
Friday's game
Heriberto Hernández connected for a solo homer in the fifth inning, tying the game 2-2. Luis Rengifo delivered a pinch-hit two-run homer in the eighth to break the tie. The Padres bullpen held on for the win Source: Diario Libre.
Sunday's game
Down 3-1 in the eighth, Machado hit a two-run homer to tie, and Jackson Merrill followed with a solo shot to give San Diego the lead. The Marlins' losing streak reached 12, surpassing their previous record of 11 Source: Listín Diario.
What's next
The Marlins have not won since June 9. The Padres continue to push for a playoff spot.
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2 quotesListín Diario↗
“Manny Machado y Jackson Merrill despacharon jonrones en la octava entrada y los Padres de San Diego remontaron un déficit temprano de tres carreras para vencer el domingo 5-3 a Miami, ampliando la racha de derrotas de los Marlins a un récord de la franquicia de 12.”
Diario Libre↗
“Heriberto Hernández is now tied with Liam Hicks for the most homers (14) on the #Marlins this season.”