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Taylor Ward's Grand Slam Powers Angels' Stunning Ninth-Inning Comeback Over Padres

The Angels rallied for six runs in the ninth inning, breaking Robert Suarez's save streak and securing their third late-game comeback of the season.

The San Diego Padres’ Manny Machado, right, scores on a wild pitch as Angels relief pitcher Ryan Zeferjahn drops the ball while covering home plate during the eighth inning on Tuesday night in San Diego. The Angels lost, 6-4. (AP Photo/Gregory Bull)
The Angels’ Yoán Moncada, left, and Nolan Schanuel, far right, congratulate Taylor Ward after he hit a tiebreaking grand slam in the ninth inning of their game against the San Diego Padres on Monday night in San Diego. The Angels scored six runs in the ninth on just two hits to win, 9-5. (Photo by Sean M. Haffey/Getty Images)
Angels slugger Taylor Ward, right, is congratulated by Yoan Moncada after hitting a grand slam during the ninth inning of Monday’s 9-5 victory over the Padres.
Jackson Merrill (3) of the San Diego Padres makes a diving catch for a fly ball hit by Zach Neto (9) of the Los Angeles Angels during the fifth inning of a game at Petco Park on Monday, May 12, 2025, in San Diego. (Sean M. Haffey/Getty Images/TNS)

Overview

  • Taylor Ward hit a ninth-inning grand slam off Alek Jacob to cap a six-run rally, leading the Angels to a 9-5 victory over the Padres.
  • Padres closer Robert Suarez, who had converted 18 consecutive save opportunities, walked four straight batters before being pulled in the ninth inning.
  • Yusei Kikuchi delivered a quality start for the Angels, allowing just two earned runs over six innings, but remains winless in nine decisions this season.
  • Fernando Tatis Jr. contributed offensively for the Padres with his 10th home run of the season, while Jackson Merrill made a key defensive play to save two runs in the seventh inning.
  • The Angels improved to 17-23 with the win, marking their third ninth-inning comeback of the season, all in games started by Kikuchi.