Good Morning San Diego: Nick Castellanos keeps Padres alive, Manny Machado gives them win

TL;DR

Nick Castellanos hit a game-tying two-run home run in the ninth inning, helping the San Diego Padres secure a 3-2 extra-innings victory over the St. Louis Cardinals. Manny Machado's walk-off hit in the tenth inning sealed the win for the Padres.

Key points

Nick Castellanos hit a two-run home run in the ninth inning
Manny Machado delivered a walk-off hit in the tenth inning
Walker Buehler pitched six innings for the Padres
The Padres won 3-2 against the Cardinals in extra innings
The Padres will face the Brewers next

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SAN DIEGO, CALIFORNIA - MAY 10: Nick Castellanos #21 of the San Diego Padres celebrates his two-run home run as George Soriano #65 of the St. Louis Cardinals reacts during the ninth inning at Petco Park on May 10, 2026 in San Diego, California. (Photo by Meg McLaughlin/Getty Images) | Getty Images The San Diego Padres were one pitch away from dropping their series to the St. Louis Cardinals, but Nick Castellanos changed the outcome of the game and the series with one swing of the bat. Castellanos was called on to pinch-hit in the bottom of the ninth inning. After breaking his bat and having to borrow a replacement from Fernando Tatis Jr., Castellanos hit a game-tying two-run home run on a 3-2 pitch deep into the left field bleachers. Petco Park erupted and wanted to see Ramon Laureano end the game with one swing of the bat. Instead, he struck out to end the inning. San Diego was able to get through the top of the 10th inning without allowing the Manfred-man to score from second base. That set the stage for the Padres to get an extra-innings win in dramatic fashion. Laureano started at second base due to him being the final out in the bottom of the ninth inning. was intentionally walked and Tatis Jr. worked a six-pitch walk off Cardinals reliver to load the baes. stepped to the plate and lifted the first pitch into right-center field which allowed Laureano to tag up and score from third base to give the Padres a 3-2 extra-innings win. started the game for San Diego and pitched well. He made one mistake to the most dangerous hitter in the lineup in , and he deposited the pitch into the left field stands for a two-run home run. Buehler finished the game with two runs allowed on three hits through six innings with two strikeouts. The San Diego bullpen did not allow a hit over the final four innings with throwing two hitless innings, followed by an inning from Bradgley Rodriguez, 2/3 of an inning from and 1/3 of an inning from Adrian Morejon. The Padres are off Monday and will open a three-game series on the road in against the on Tuesday. **Padres News:**

Q&A

What did Nick Castellanos do in the game against the Cardinals?

Nick Castellanos hit a game-tying two-run home run in the ninth inning.

How did the Padres win the game against the Cardinals?

The Padres won 3-2 in extra innings, with Manny Machado hitting a walk-off single.

Who was the starting pitcher for the Padres in this game?

Walker Buehler started the game for the Padres and pitched six innings.

What is the Padres' next game after the win against the Cardinals?

The Padres will open a three-game series on the road against the Milwaukee Brewers.