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Sheets’ Three-Run Blast Lifts Padres to 6-4 Win Over Reds

Polished relief work in the late innings complemented a three-homer surge to level the series before Sunday’s finale.

CINCINNATI, OHIO – JUNE 28: Gavin Sheets #30 of the San Diego Padres hits a two run home run during the seventh inning against the Cincinnati Reds at Great American Ball Park on June 28, 2025 in Cincinnati, Ohio. (Photo by Jason Mowry/Getty Images)
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Jun 28, 2025; Cincinnati, Ohio, USA; San Diego Padres outfielder Gavin Sheets (30) hits a double in the second inning against the Cincinnati Reds at Great American Ball Park. Mandatory Credit: Katie Stratman-Imagn Images

Overview

  • Luis Arraez hit a solo home run in the fifth inning to break through after being held scoreless for eight frames on Friday.
  • Jake Cronenworth’s sixth-inning two-run homer trimmed Cincinnati’s lead to 4-3 and energized San Diego’s comeback.
  • Gavin Sheets delivered a 422-foot go-ahead three-run shot in the seventh inning to put the Padres ahead for good.
  • Bryan Hoeing earned the win with five scoreless relief outs and Robert Suarez secured his 23rd save by working a perfect ninth inning.
  • Stephen Kolek will face Nick Lodolo in Sunday’s series finale as the Padres carry momentum into the matchup.