The San Diego Padres narrowly defeated the Boston Red Sox 5-4 at PETCO Park on August 9, 2025. With this win, the Padres improved their record to 64-52, holding the second spot in the NL West. Jason Adam secured the win for the Padres, bringing his season record to 6-3 with a 1.78 ERA.

Xander Bogaerts played a key role for the Padres, hitting a home run and driving in two runs. Rafael Laureano also contributed with two RBIs. The Red Sox, now 65-52 and second in the AL East, saw strong performances from Alex Bregman and Jarren Duran, each scoring runs and adding hits to their stats.

The Red Sox started strong, scoring one run in the first inning. They added two more runs in the third inning, giving them a 3-1 lead. The Padres responded with a run in the second and another in the third to tie the game. In the fifth inning, the Padres took the lead with two runs. The Red Sox managed one more run in the ninth, but it wasn’t enough. The Padres held on to win 5-4, improving their record to 64-52, while the Red Sox fell to 65-52.

Jason Adam secured the win for the Padres, pitching the final inning without giving up a hit. He walked one batter and struck out another, keeping his ERA at a solid 1.78. Garrett Whitlock took the loss for the Red Sox, bringing his record to 5-1 with a 2.87 ERA.

In batting, Xander Bogaerts was key for the Padres, hitting a home run and driving in two runs. Ramon Laureano also contributed with two RBIs. Fernando Tatis Jr. and Luis Arraez each added two hits, helping the team to victory.

For the Red Sox, Alex Bregman stood out with three hits, including two doubles. Jarren Duran and Masataka Yoshida each drove in a run. Despite their efforts, the Red Sox fell short against the Padres’ pitching lineup.

What’s Next

The Padres improved their record to 64-52, keeping them in 2nd place in the West. This win helps them stay close to the division leader. The Padres are showing strong performance in their division. The Red Sox, with a record of 65-52, remain in 2nd place in the East. This game was tight, but they couldn’t secure the win. Both teams are looking to improve their standings as the season progresses.

The Boston Red Sox will play their next game against the San Diego Padres on Sunday, August 10, 2025, at PETCO Park. This game will be the continuation of their current series. The game is scheduled to start at 4:10 PM.

The San Diego Padres will also face the Boston Red Sox on Sunday, August 10, 2025, at 4:10 PM at PETCO Park. After this game, the Padres will travel to play the San Francisco Giants on Monday, August 11, 2025. This game will take place at Oracle Park and is set to start at 9:45 PM.

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