Luis Campusano provided the decisive blow in the final inning, launching a two-run home run to left field that capped a dramatic 3-2 victory for the San Diego Padres over the New York Yankees. The win improved the Padres' record to 74-67, while the Yankees fell to 80-61.
The game featured two total home runs, with the Padres ultimately scoring three runs and the Yankees scoring two.
The Yankees took an early lead in the bottom of the second inning when Xander Bogaerts singled to center field, allowing Raimel Tapia to score. However, the Padres quickly answered in the top of the third inning. Austin Riley connected with a solo home run to center field, traveling 444 feet, to tie the game at 1-1.
The score remained deadlocked for the next six innings, with both bullpens effectively shutting down the opposing offenses. The Padres had a runner on base in the 10th, but it was Campusano who broke the tie. He singled to left field, allowing a runner to score, and then followed with a two-run homer to left field, traveling 394 feet, to secure the 3-2 lead.
On the mound, the Padres relied on a strong bullpen performance after starter Walker Buehler. Buehler pitched five innings, allowing three hits and one earned run while striking out six batters. Yuki Matsui followed with one inning of work, allowing one hit and no earned runs.
