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Jurickson Profar Leads Padres to Victory and Secures All-Star Spot

Profar's performance shines against former team, Texas Rangers, highlighting his breakout season.

  • Profar hit his 12th home run and threw out a runner at the plate in a 3-1 win over the Rangers.
  • The Padres have won 11 of their last 14 games, taking the series against the reigning World Series champions.
  • Profar, a former top prospect for the Rangers, was voted a National League All-Star starter for the first time.
  • The All-Star Game will be held at Globe Life Field, where Profar made his MLB debut nearly 12 years ago.
  • Padres' Michael King earned his 7th win, while Robert Suarez secured his 22nd save of the season.
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