Hosmer's sixth-inning solo homer, his first since May 11, ties game

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With Fernando Tatis Jr. slowly working his way back from a left wrist fracture

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and Manny Machado sidelined by a left ankle sprain,

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the Padres aren’t going to outslug many teams.

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Their new formula goes something like this: (Strong starting pitching) plu

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(daily batting hero) minus (Machado) equals (just enough for victory).

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Catcher Jorge Alfaro has shown a knack for being the middle part of that formula.

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He delivered an RBI single in the 11th inning Tuesday night for a 3-2 walk-off

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victory over the D-backs at Petco Park. It was the Padres’ sixth walk-off victory of 2022

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tops among National League teams and only behind the 

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Yankees overall -- and Alfaro has had the honors twice.

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