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The Padres found a way. 

In a game that should have been put away early, San Diego survived missed opportunities, late-inning chaos, and relentless pressure to defeat the Red Sox 3-2 at Fenway Park. 

The Padres had Boston starter Connelly Early on the ropes all night long — working deep counts, drawing walks, and putting traffic on the bases. But time and time again, they failed to deliver the big hit, finishing just 2-for-11 with runners in scoring position and leaving 9 runners on base. This has been a recurring theme early in the season, and it nearly cost them again. 

Despite that, Randy Vásquez was outstanding. Pitching through constant traffic, Vásquez delivered 6 strong innings, allowing just one run while keeping his pitch count under control and saving the bullpen. It was a gritty, composed performance that gave the Padres every chance to win — even when the offense couldn’t capitalize. 

The game tightened late. Boston scratched across a run in the 8th inning on soft contact and situational baseball, tying the game 2-2 and putting all the pressure back on San Diego — exactly what happens when you don’t put teams away early. 

And then… the moment came. Fernando Tatis Jr., who had struck out four times earlier in the game, stepped up in the 9th inning and delivered a clutch double off Aroldis Chapman — flipping the energy completely. It was a star moment, the kind that defines games and seasons. 

Moments later, Ramón Laureano came through with the biggest hit of the night — a perfectly placed RBI single to left that gave the Padres the lead. A throwing error allowed Laureano to advance to third, adding even more pressure and sealing the momentum swing. 

From there, Mason Miller slammed the door. In dominant fashion, Miller struck out the side in the 9th inning, showcasing elite stuff and closing out the win with authority. No drama. No doubt. Just overpowering pitching when it mattered most. 

The Padres made it harder than it needed to be — but they found a way to win. And sometimes, that’s what good teams do. 

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***** ‘LIVE’ Instant Post-Game Reaction from Jim “GRIES” Grieshaber 

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The Padres and Red Sox finish up this 3-game series tomorrow, with 1st pitch set for 10:35 a.m. PT.

RHP Walker Buehler (0-1, 6.75 ERA) will take the mound for the Pads, facing LHP Ranger Suarez (0-1, 8.31 ERA) for the Red Sox. 

We will be here right after the game with your PADRES POSTCAST, hosted by Jim "Gries" Grieshaber. 

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