The San Diego Padres defeated the Arizona Diamondbacks 7-4 at PETCO Park on September 26, 2025. The Padres improved their record to 87-72, strengthening their position in the NL West. Yu Darvish earned the win, pitching five innings and allowing two runs.
Fernando Tatis Jr. made a big impact for the Padres with a home run and four RBIs. Luis Arraez contributed with four hits, helping the Padres secure the victory. The Diamondbacks fell to a record of 80-79, remaining third in the NL West standings.
The Diamondbacks started strong with a run in the first inning. They added another in the third. The Padres took control in the fourth with five runs, changing the game flow. They then scored one more in the fifth, extending their lead. In the eighth, the Diamondbacks attempted a comeback with two runs. However, the Padres responded with one more in their half of the eighth. The game ended with the Padres winning 7-4. This win improved the Padres’ record to 87-72, while the Diamondbacks fell to 80-79.
| Yu Darvish | was the winning pitcher for the Padres. He pitched 5 innings, giving up 6 hits and 2 runs. Darvish also struck out 4 batters and allowed 2 home runs. |
| Fernando Tatis Jr. | played a key role in the Padres’ win. He went 1-for-5 with a home run and 4 RBIs. His performance was crucial for the team’s 5-run fourth inning. |
| Zac Gallen | took the loss for the Diamondbacks. In 4.33 innings, he allowed 7 hits and 6 runs, with 5 of them earned. Gallen also walked 3 batters and struck out 3. |
What’s Next
The Padres’ win over the Diamondbacks improved their record to 87-72. This places them second in the West division. They continue to chase the top spot as the season nears its end. For the Diamondbacks, the loss drops them to 80-79. They hold third place in the West division. This game impacts their position, making it harder to move up.
The Arizona Diamondbacks will continue their series against the San Diego Padres. Their next game is on Saturday, September 27, 2025, at 8:40 PM. The game will be played at PETCO Park, with the Diamondbacks as the away team.
The San Diego Padres will host the Arizona Diamondbacks again on Sunday, September 28, 2025. This game is scheduled for 3:10 PM at PETCO Park. Both teams will look to close out this series strong before moving on to new opponents.
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Last updated:September 27, 2025 Diamondbacks, Padres