San Diego Padres

Hosmer Headlines Padres Win: Eric Hosmer's 2 Hits, 3 Runs and 2 RBI Lead San Diego To Victory

The San Diego Padres beat the Miami Marlins 8-3 Monday night at Petco Park. With the win the Padres gained ground in the playoff race

SAN DIEGO, CA – AUGUST 20: Eric Hosmer #30 of the San Diego Padres points skyward after hitting a grand slam during the fifth nning of a baseball game against the Texas Rangers at Petco Park on  August 20, 2020 in San Diego, California.  (Photo by Denis Poroy/Getty Images)

Just a few days ago, around the Major League Baseball Trade deadline, the question was what will the Padres do with Eric Hosmer?

Trade him?

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Bench him?

How about play him!

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The Padres first baseman had 2 hits, including a solo homer, 2 runs batted in and scored 3 runs leading San Diego to an 8-3 win against the Miami Marlins.

With the win, the Padres gained a half-game on the idle Los Angeles Dodgers and San Francisco Giants. San Diego now trails 1st place San Francisco by 7 games in the National League West and 2nd place Los Angeles by 3 games. The Padres now lead the Cincinnati Reds by 3.5 games for the second wild card spot.

Joe Musgrove continued the Padres' recent trend of improved starting pitching by going 6 innings, allowing just 1 run and striking out 8.

The Padres and Marlins continue their 3-game series Tuesday night at Petco Park.

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