Game result and context
San Diego Padres defeat Miami Marlins 7-3 in 2026 regular season matchup
The San Diego Padres improved to 87-69 with a 7-3 win against the Miami Marlins, who fell to 76-80. Jake Cronenworth powered the offense with two home runs and five RBIs, while Walker Buehler earned the win after pitching 6.2 innings.
Final result
The San Diego Padres defeated the Miami Marlins 7-3 on September 20, 2026. The Padres moved their record to 87-69, while the Marlins dropped to 76-80.
The scoring began in the bottom of the second inning when Jake Cronenworth hit a two-run home run. The Padres added two more runs in the fourth inning. The Marlins responded in the top of the seventh with a three-run home run by Javier Sanoja, but the Padres countered with a solo home run from Fernando Tatis Jr. in the bottom of the frame and two additional runs in the eighth inning to secure the win.
Key performances
Jake Cronenworth led the Padres' offense, finishing the game with three hits in four at-bats, including two home runs and five RBIs. Fernando Tatis Jr. also contributed a solo home run, and Samad Taylor added three hits and one RBI.
On the mound, Walker Buehler earned the win for San Diego, pitching 6.2 innings and striking out six batters while allowing three earned runs. Sandy Alcantara took the loss for Miami, pitching 6.0 innings and allowing four earned runs with three strikeouts.
Javier Sanoja provided the primary offense for the Marlins, recording one hit in three at-bats, which was a three-run home run.
Season and playoff context
This game was part of the 2026 regular season. The Padres entered the contest with an 87-69 record, and the Marlins held a 76-80 record. The game was the third of a three-game series.