# San Diego Padres and Houston Astros series

> Live situation record from CLSTR: https://clstr.news/situations/san-diego-padres-and-houston-astros-series
> Updated: 2026-08-10T02:57:03.000Z. Sources: 8. Developments: 2.

The San Diego Padres won two consecutive games against the Houston Astros in a series that brought the Padres within one game of a National League playoff spot.

In the first matchup, the Padres secured a 3-2 victory behind a solo home run from Jackson Merrill and six strikeouts from pitcher Michael King. In the following game, the Padres won 7-2, highlighted by a three-run home run from Fernando Tatis Jr. and a two-run home run in the first at-bat of new signing Austin Hays. The Padres' pitching staff limited the Astros to two hits during the second game.

## Timeline

### 2026-08-10: San Diego Padres defeat Houston Astros 7-2

The San Diego Padres beat the Houston Astros 7-2, led by a three-run homer from Fernando Tatis Jr. and a two-run shot in his first at-bat by newcomer Austin Hays.

5 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/san-diego-padres-defeat-houston-astros-7-2

### 2026-08-07: San Diego Padres defeat Houston Astros 3-2

Jackson Merrill's 17th home run helped the San Diego Padres secure a 3-2 victory over the Houston Astros, moving the Padres within one game of the NL wild-card spot.

5 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/san-diego-padres-secure-wins-against-diamondbacks-and-astros

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