Norris' grand slam lifts Padres to 6-2 win vs Pirates
SAN DIEGO -- Derek Norris hit a grand slam with two outs in the bottom of the ninth to lift the San Diego Padres to a 6-2 victory over Pittsburgh on Friday night, snapping the Pirates' season-hi
Major League Baseball
FINAL
Pittsburgh Pirates
2
San Diego Padres
6
| 1st | 2nd | 3rd | 4th | OT | 2OT | 3OT | P8 | P9 | T | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| PIT | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 |
| SD | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 4 | 6 |
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Match Report
Last five matches
| Date | Opp | Result | Competition |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10/7/26 | vs Milwaukee Brewers | L 1-3 | MLB |
| 10/6/26 | vs Milwaukee Brewers | W 4-3 | MLB |
| 10/4/26 | @ Milwaukee Brewers | L 3-4 | MLB |
| 10/3/26 | @ Milwaukee Brewers | L 2-3 | MLB |
| 9/30/26 | vs Chicago Cubs | W 4-1 | MLB |
| Full Schedule | |||
Play by Play
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End Batter/Pitcher 2-6
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Play Result 2-6
Norris homered to center (417 feet), Spangenberg, Amarista and Solarte scored.
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Advancing On Force 2-6
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Advancing On Force 2-5
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Advancing On Force 2-4
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Foul Ball 2-2
Pitch 4: foul
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Foul Ball 2-2
Pitch 3: foul
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Foul Ball 2-2
Pitch 2: strike 2 (foul)
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Foul Ball 2-2
Pitch 5: foul
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Foul Ball 2-2
Pitch 4: foul
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Foul Ball 2-2
Pitch 2: strike 2 (foul)
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End Batter/Pitcher 2-2
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Play Result 2-2
Almonte doubled to deep left center, Middlebrooks and Gyorko scored.
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Advancing On Play 2-2
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Advancing On Play 2-1
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Foul Ball 2-0
Pitch 1: strike 1 (foul)
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Foul Ball 2-0
Pitch 2: strike 2 (foul)
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Foul Ball 2-0
Pitch 4: strike 2 (foul)
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Foul Ball 2-0
Pitch 2: strike 1 (foul)
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Foul Ball 2-0
Pitch 3: strike 2 (foul)
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Foul Ball 2-0
Pitch 1: strike 1 (foul)
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Foul Ball 2-0
Pitch 1: strike 1 (foul)
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Foul Ball 2-0
Pitch 1: strike 1 (foul)
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Foul Ball 2-0
Pitch 5: foul
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Foul Ball 2-0
Pitch 4: strike 2 (foul)
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Bunted Foul 2-0
Pitch 1: strike 1 (bunted foul)
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Foul Ball 2-0
Pitch 3: strike 1 (foul)
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Foul Ball 2-0
Pitch 8: foul
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Foul Ball 2-0
Pitch 6: foul
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Foul Ball 2-0
Pitch 5: foul
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Foul Ball 2-0
Pitch 4: foul
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Foul Ball 2-0
Pitch 6: foul
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Foul Ball 2-0
Pitch 5: strike 2 (foul)
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Foul Ball 2-0
Pitch 8: foul
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Foul Ball 2-0
Pitch 7: foul
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Foul Ball 2-0
Pitch 6: foul
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Foul Ball 2-0
Pitch 5: strike 2 (foul)
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Foul Ball 2-0
Pitch 6: foul
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Foul Ball 2-0
Pitch 3: foul
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Foul Ball 2-0
Pitch 2: strike 2 (foul)
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Foul Ball 2-0
Pitch 3: strike 1 (foul)
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Foul Ball 2-0
Pitch 2: strike 1 (foul)
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Foul Ball 2-0
Pitch 4: foul
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Foul Ball 2-0
Pitch 3: strike 2 (foul)
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End Batter/Pitcher 2-0
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Play Result 2-0
Álvarez singled to center, Walker and Marte scored, Kang to second.
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Advancing On Force 2-0
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Advancing On Force 1-0
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Foul Ball 0-0
Pitch 2: strike 2 (foul)
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Foul Ball 0-0
Pitch 1: strike 1 (foul)
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Foul Ball 0-0
Pitch 2: strike 2 (foul)
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Foul Ball 0-0
Pitch 6: foul
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Foul Ball 0-0
Pitch 1: strike 1 (foul)
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Foul Ball 0-0
Pitch 2: strike 2 (foul)
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Foul Ball 0-0
Pitch 1: strike 1 (foul)
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Foul Ball 0-0
Pitch 2: strike 2 (foul)
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Foul Ball 0-0
Pitch 1: strike 1 (foul)
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Foul Ball 0-0
Pitch 2: strike 2 (foul)
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Foul Ball 0-0
Pitch 5: strike 2 (foul)
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End Inning 2-6
End of the 9th
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End Batter/Pitcher 2-6
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Play Result 2-6
Norris homered to center (417 feet), Spangenberg, Amarista and Solarte scored.
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Advancing On Force 2-6
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Advancing On Force 2-5
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Advancing On Force 2-4
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Home Run 2-3
Pitch 2: in play
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Ball 2-2
Pitch 1: ball 1
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Start Batter/Pitcher 2-2
Norris batting
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End Batter/Pitcher 2-2
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Play Result 2-2
Solarte grounded into fielder's choice to shortstop, Almonte out at home, Spangenberg to third, Amarista to second.
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Batter Fielders Choice Runner Movement 2-2
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Batter Fielders Choice Runner Movement 2-2
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Batter Fielders Choice Runner Movement 2-2
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Batters Fielders Choice - Runner Out 2-2
Pitch 2: in play
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Strike Looking 2-2
Pitch 1: strike 1 (looking)
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Start Batter/Pitcher 2-2
Solarte batting
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End Batter/Pitcher 2-2
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Play Result 2-2
Amarista grounded into fielder's choice to second, Gyorko out at home, Almonte to third, Spangenberg to second.
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Batter Fielders Choice Runner Movement 2-2
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Batter Fielders Choice Runner Movement 2-2
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Batter Fielders Choice Runner Movement 2-2
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Batters Fielders Choice - Runner Out 2-2
Pitch 1: in play
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Start Batter/Pitcher 2-2
Amarista batting
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Play Result 2-2
Rodriguez in right field.
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Play Result 2-2
Amarista hit for Kimbrel.
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End Batter/Pitcher 2-2
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Play Result 2-2
Spangenberg intentionally walked.
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Intentional Ball 2-2
Pitch 4: ball 4 (intentional ball)
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Intentional Ball 2-2
Pitch 3: ball 3 (intentional ball)
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Intentional Ball 2-2
Pitch 2: ball 2 (intentional ball)
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Intentional Ball 2-2
Pitch 1: ball 1 (intentional ball)
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Start Batter/Pitcher 2-2
Spangenberg batting
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End Batter/Pitcher 2-2
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Play Result 2-2
Almonte sacrificed to catcher, Gyorko to second, Almonte safe at second on throwing error by pitcher Scahill. Gyorko to third on throwing error by pitcher Scahill.
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Error 2-2
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Error 2-2
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Advancing On Force 2-2
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Batter Reached On Error - Batter Sacrifice 2-2
Pitch 2: in play
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Ball 2-2
Pitch 1: ball 1
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Head to Head
Injuries
San Diego Padres
- Luis Gutierrez Out
- Bryan Hoeing Out
Pittsburgh Pirates
- Endy Rodriguez Out
Lineups
ConfirmedSD
Yangervis Solarte1B70
Derek NorrisC33
Justin UptonLF8
Matt KempRF25
Will MiddlebrooksSS12
Jedd Gyorko2B5
Abraham AlmonteCF28
Clint BarmesSS12
James ShieldsP33
Substitutes
Cory Spangenberg3B18
Frank GarcesP60
Dale ThayerP
Will VenablePH30
Joaquin BenoitP53
Craig KimbrelP46
Alexi AmaristaPH2
PIT
Gregory PolancoRF25
Neil Walker2B12
Andrew McCutchenCF4
Starling MarteLF0
Jung Ho Kang3B16
Pedro Alvarez1B24
Francisco CervelliC29
Jordy MercerSS27
Francisco LirianoP45
Substitutes
Sean RodriguezRF13
Jared HughesP35
Arquimedes CamineroP48
Tony WatsonP56
Jose TabataPH31
Rob ScahillP18
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