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Sep 9, 2026; San Diego, California, USA; San Diego Padres starting pitcher Walker Buehler (10) throws a pitch during the first inning against the Washington Nationals at Petco Park. Mandatory Credit: David Frerker-Imagn Images Credit: IMAGN IMAGES via Reuters Connect (Reuters) The MLB rulebook forced the San Diego Padres into an unusual pitching change Wednesday after a major coaching mistake resulted in Walker Buehler being removed from the game earlier than expected.
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Manny Machado tied the score with a two-run single in the eighth inning, Luis Campusano drove in the go-ahead run and the San Diego Padres rallied past the slumping Washington Nationals 5-4.
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