The Arizona Diamondbacks took on the San Diego Padres at PETCO Park on July 7, 2025. The Diamondbacks won the game with a score of 6–3. Zac Gallen was the winning pitcher, improving his record to 7-9 with a 5.16 ERA.

Corbin Carroll played a big role for the Diamondbacks, scoring two runs and hitting a triple. Josh Naylor also stood out with a home run and two RBIs. The victory brought the Diamondbacks’ season record to 45-47, while the Padres fell to 49-42.

The game started with the Padres scoring in the first inning. The Diamondbacks answered back in the second inning, tying the game. They took the lead in the third inning with another run. The Diamondbacks added two more runs in the fifth inning, making it 4-1. In the seventh, the Padres tried to come back with a run, but the Diamondbacks scored two more in the eighth. The Padres added one more in the eighth but could not catch up, ending the game 6-3 in favor of the Diamondbacks.

Zac Gallen stood out on the mound for the Diamondbacks. He pitched six innings and allowed one run, though it was unearned. Gallen struck out nine batters, helping Arizona secure the win. His performance earned him his seventh win of the season.

At the plate, Corbin Carroll and Josh Naylor played key roles for the Diamondbacks. Carroll collected two hits, including a double and a triple, and drove in a run. Naylor hit a home run and drove in two runs, contributing to the team’s six runs.

For the Padres, Manny Machado was a bright spot. He recorded three hits, one of which was a home run, and drove in a run. Despite his efforts, Yu Darvish took the loss, his first of the season, after allowing two runs over 3.67 innings.

What’s Next

The Diamondbacks’ win against the Padres brings their record to 45-47. They remain in 4th place in the West. This victory is crucial as they look to climb higher in the standings. The Padres, on the other hand, fall to 49-42. They hold onto 3rd place in the West, but the gap between them and the second-place team could widen if they don’t pick up wins soon. This game adds another layer to the head-to-head record between these two teams this season. The win gives the Diamondbacks a slight edge in their meetings. Both teams are in a competitive division where every game matters. The standings can shift quickly, so each win or loss is important for both teams.

The Arizona Diamondbacks continue their series against the San Diego Padres on Wednesday, July 9, 2025. The game will be at PETCO Park, with the first pitch at 9:40 PM. The Diamondbacks will remain on the road for their next series against the Los Angeles Angels starting Friday, July 11, 2025.

The San Diego Padres will also play the Diamondbacks on Wednesday, July 9, 2025, at home. The series concludes on Thursday, July 10, 2025, before they begin a new series against the Philadelphia Phillies on Friday, July 11, 2025. All games will be held at PETCO Park.

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