Manny Machado and Jackson Merrill both hit home runs in the eighth inning as the San Diego Padres rallied to defeat the Miami Marlins 5-3 on Wednesday night. The victory extended Miami’s losing streak to a franchise-record 12 games, surpassing previous 11-game skid marks set in June 2011 and on two occasions in 1998.

The Marlins fell behind early, allowing three runs before mounting any offense. Despite the initial deficit, San Diego chipped away at the lead before securing the win with late-inning power from Machado and Merrill. The Padres’ comeback highlighted their resilience against a Marlins team struggling to regain its footing.

Miami’s current slide dates back to their last win on July 9, an 8-4 victory over the Seattle Mariners. Since then, the Marlins have been unable to break their losing streak, which now stands as the longest in franchise history.

The defeat adds pressure on Miami as they look to halt the downward trend and improve their performance in upcoming games. Meanwhile, the Padres’ victory demonstrates their ability to capitalize on opponents’ struggles and remain competitive in the National League.