On April 15, 2026, at Petco Park in San Diego, California, the San Diego Padres staged a remarkable comeback against the Seattle Mariners, winning 7-6. Trailing 6-2 in the ninth inning, the Padres rallied for five runs, highlighted by a walk-off double from Jackson Merrill. Merrill's performance was pivotal, as he not only delivered the winning hit but also made a spectacular leaping catch earlier in the game to rob a home run. The Padres' comeback was fueled by key contributions from Manny Machado, who started the rally with a walk, and Xander Bogaerts, who hit a crucial home run earlier in the game. This victory marked the first time since June 7, 2007, that the Padres overcame a four-run deficit in the bottom of the ninth inning. The team is now enjoying a seven-game winning streak and has won 11 of their last 13 games, positioning them as one of the hottest teams in Major League Baseball. The Padres will look to complete the series sweep against the Mariners before heading to play against the Boston Red Sox and Pittsburgh Pirates.