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Padres Rally from Six-Run Deficit to Beat Marlins 8-6 as Rookie Simón’s Errors Mount

Luis Arraez’s RBI singles in separate late innings capitalized on three errors by Marlins second baseman Ronny Simón to complete San Diego’s comeback.

May 27, 2025; San Diego, California, USA; San Diego Padres outfielder Fernando Tatis Jr. (23) is congratulated by  Manny Machado (13) after hitting a solo home run during the first inning against the Miami Marlins at Petco Park. Mandatory Credit: Denis Poroy-Imagn Images
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Overview

  • The Marlins opened with a six-run first inning using only singles and a sacrifice fly to seize early control.
  • Simón committed three throwing errors over parts of three innings that directly led to Padres runs.
  • Simón was benched in the fifth inning when Javier Sanoja shifted to second base and Otto Lopez entered at shortstop.
  • Luis Arraez tied the game with an RBI single in the fourth and delivered the go-ahead run with another in the fifth.
  • Simón’s defensive struggles prompted harsh criticism on social media, with some fans calling for his demotion.