The final victory went to the Padres, who managed to survive the Giants’ offense.
On a memorable night in Mexico City, hitters for the Padres and Giants tied a Major League Baseball (MLB) record by combining 10 different players in the same game.
In addition, the matchup between the two teams became the second with the most home runs in league history, behind only the record set by the D-backs and Phillies in 2019.
In a festive atmosphere at the Alfredo Harp Helú Stadium, the Padres and the Giants staged a 16-11 fight in which the altitude of 7,300 feet played a crucial role in the offensive display. The enthusiastic public chanted to the mariachis and sang the songs that sounded on the speakers of the stadium.
The final victory went to the Padres, who managed to survive the Giants’ offense thanks to home runs by Nelson Cruz, Manny Machado, Fernando Tatis Jr., Soto and Xander Bogaerts. The show they put on for both teams’ hitters was impressive and left the fans craving for more.
For the Padres, this offensive display came at the right time. The team has gotten off to a slow start to the 2023 season and has struggled in many departments except walking. However, in Mexico City, the Padres’ offense was unstoppable.
The celebration in the Padres clubhouse was epic, with most of the players donning City Connect-themed Lucha Libre masks. The home run hat became a must-have accessory for players, with some even talking about returning to San Diego if the team continues to play at this level.
The Padres and the Giants have nine more innings to continue delighting the Mexican public in Mexico City. If we put on a show like Saturday, baseball fans in Mexico and around the world are in for a real feast.
2023-04-30 22:11:53
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