Padres allow 4 runs in 10th, start post-All-Star-break stretch with wild loss to Royals - San Diego Union-Tribune
The San Diego Padres opened their post-All-Star break stretch with a wild 10th-inning collapse and a walk-off loss to the Kansas City Royals.
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The Padres lost a game and series to the Royals after allowing four runs in the tenth inning. Jensen hit his first career walk-off to secure a 7-6 victory for Kansas City.
Epilogue added 45d ago, after coverage quieted.
The reporting (10)
- Padres’ sad story continues as they lose game, series to Royals San Diego Union-Tribune · 48d ago
- Padres Continue To Look Like Sellers in 6-1 Loss To Royals Yahoo Sports · 48d ago
- Timely double plays lead to a second straight Royals victory Royals Review · 48d ago
- France, Miller provide heroics in 9th, but Padres can't hold lead in extras MLB.com · 48d ago
- Royals 6-1 Padres (Jul 18, 2026) Game Recap ESPN · 48d ago
- With backs against the wall, Royals walked off Padres 7-6 at The K. Here’s how Kansas City Star · 48d ago
- Hometown hero Jensen caps Royals' crazy comeback with 1st career walk-off MLB.com · 48d ago
- Royals walk off game after wild tenth inning Royals Review · 48d ago
- Royals 7-6 Padres (Jul 17, 2026) Game Recap ESPN · 48d ago
- Padres allow 4 runs in 10th, start post-All-Star-break stretch with wild loss to Royals San Diego Union-Tribune · 48d ago
What happened
The San Diego Padres suffered a 7-6 loss to the Kansas City Royals after allowing four runs in the 10th inning. Despite heroics from France and Miller in the 9th, the Padres were unable to hold the lead in extra innings.
Jensen secured the victory for the Royals with his first career walk-off. Coverage from the San Diego Union-Tribune and Yahoo Sports emphasizes the Padres' struggle, with one outlet stating they continue to look like sellers.
MLB.com and the Kansas City Star highlight the nature of the Royals' comeback and the impact of Jensen's walk-off hit. Future focus remains on the Padres' performance in the post-All-Star break stretch and whether the team will maintain its current trajectory after losing the game and series to the Royals.
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Questions people are asking
What was the final score of the walk-off game?
The Royals defeated the Padres 7-6.
Who hit the walk-off hit for the Royals?
Jensen hit his first career walk-off to cap the comeback.
How many runs did the Padres allow in the 10th inning?
The Padres allowed four runs in the 10th inning.
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