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Astros Edge Padres 4-3 in Extra Innings After Altuve Ejection

Houston's victory came in the 10th inning with a single from Kyle Tucker, following a dramatic ejection of Jose Altuve and manager Joe Espada.

  • Grae Kessinger replaced the ejected Jose Altuve and scored the winning run in the 10th inning on Kyle Tucker's single.
  • Héctor Neris secured the save for the Astros, despite loading the bases in the bottom of the 10th inning.
  • Manny Machado hit a two-run homer in the sixth inning to tie the game for the Padres, who failed to capitalize on multiple opportunities.
  • Yu Darvish delivered a strong performance for the Padres on Monday, pitching six scoreless innings in a 3-1 victory.
  • The Padres remain 3 1/2 games behind the Dodgers in the NL West and hold a narrow lead for the top wild-card spot.
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