Renfroe, Padres slam Brewers

San Diego scores six in the ninth

August 9, 2018 9:39 PM

Kevin Lewis,

Posted: August 9, 2018 9:39 PM

Updated: August 31, 2021 12:28 PM

by Kevin Lewis

The Padres used a six-run ninth inning to win the game and the series against the Brewers.
Hunter Renfroe hit a grand slam off Joakim Soria to give the Padres a 7-4 lead.

Milwaukee — Milwaukee – The Padres used a huge ninth inning to shock the Brewers 8-4 at Miller Park. Milwaukee entered the final frame with 4-2 lead, but the bullpen couldn’t close the door.

Brewers’ closer Corey Knebel walked the bases loaded before giving up an RBI infield single to Travis Jankowski. Knebel was pulled without retiring a batter.

Joakim Soria replaced Knebel and gave up a grand slam to Hunter Renfroe. Soria left the game with an undisclosed injury.

Franmil Reyes hit a solo homer off Jacob Barnes to tally the final run of the game.

The Brewers (66-52) trail the Cubs by two games in the NL Central. The Cubs are off Thursday.