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Luis Campusano news
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The gist
Padres catcher Luis Campusano hit a walk-off two-run homer in the 10th to beat the Yankees.
The homer caps his rebound from a slump and a rookie catcher's debut.
Background
Luis Campusano, the Padres' catcher, had been struggling at the plate, hitting just .103/.257/.103 over his last 11 games. Meanwhile, top prospect Ethan Salas made his MLB debut on Wednesday, becoming the youngest catcher in 35 years, adding pressure on Campusano. On Friday, Campusano delivered a walk-off homer against the Yankees, also throwing out three base stealers, in a game that highlighted his value.
How it unfolded
- Sep 1, 2026Ethan Salas debuts as the youngest MLB catcher in 35 years, joining a catcher mix that includes Campusano.
- Sep 4, 2026Campusano starts behind the plate, batting eighth, amid a recent slump.
- Sep 4, 2026Campusano hits a walk-off two-run homer in the 10th inning to give the Padres a 3-2 win over the Yankees.
Who’s saying what
- Official
- The Padres' official account celebrated the win with a tweet, highlighting Campusano's heroics.
- Analysts
- NBC Sports noted the walk-off homer as a key fantasy baseball performance, underscoring his offensive contribution.