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PADRES POSTCAST: San Diego Padres Collapse in 8th After Leading Twice vs Detroit Tigers in 5-2 Loss
The San Diego Padres had this game in their hands — and let it slip away in the eighth inning.
After leading twice (1-0 and 2-1), the Padres got strong pitching from Michael King (5 IP, 1 hit, 6 strikeouts) and Adrian Morejon (2 scoreless innings) but the offense missed some great chances (12 K's, 3-10 w/ RISP) bullpen couldn't hang on..
Offensively, Jackson Merrill led the way with two hits, a walk, and a run scored, while Ramon Laureano delivered a clutch RBI double to give San Diego the lead.
But everything changed in the eighth inning. Jeremiah Estrada walked three straight hitters, and…
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