San Diego Padres smash history with four home runs in one powerful inning

TOI Sports Desk / TIMESOFINDIA.COM / May 3, 2025, 17:30 IST

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The San Diego Padres recorded four home runs in the ninth inning of their game, a first for the team. It was the first time since 2006 that any MLB club has done it during the ninth inning. Fernando Tatis Jr., Luis Campusano, Manny Machado, and Jake Cronenworth were heroes who got this done. There was surprise among the fans along with their excitement. It highlights how forceful the Padres could be even in the last inning of a match.

San Diego Padres smash history with four home runs in one powerful inning (Image Source: X)

The San Diego Padres did something truly special. During their ninth inning of play, they hit four home runs all in the same inning. This had never been done before in Padres history. It was also the first time any Major League Baseball (MLB) team had ever done this since the Los Angeles Dodgers did it on September 18, 2006. Stadium and online fans could not believe their eyes. It was a momentous occasion.

Padres turn up heat in ninth inning with unforgettable home run rally

It all began with Luis Campusano, who delivered the first home run of the ninth inning. Then immediately after him, Jake Cronenworth added another homer. The fans began to make a lot of noise, and the stadium was on fire. Fernando Tatis Jr. then entered and delivered the third home run. Everyone in the stadium was standing at this point.

And then, Manny Machado slammed the fourth home run. That was it, four home runs in one inning. The crowd was going crazy. People on the internet were stunned, saying things like "Yeah, that just happened," with amazement and delight. It was a huge moment not only for the Padres, but for baseball overall.

Padres show power in final inning

The ninth inning is typically a time when teams attempt to give it one final push to win. But the Padres did something more than that: they made history. One home run is thrilling, but four in a row is very rare. It had been nearly 19 years since any MLB team had accomplished it in the ninth inning.
The Padres demonstrated that they possess capable hitters who are capable of making big plays even when under pressure. Whether the score is what it is or the game is late, the Padres are prepared to battle. This experience gave fans hope and illustrated the team's spirit of never giving up.
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