Arenado homers, Kelly shines as Diamondbacks take series from Padres
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jul 10, 2026, 4:22 AM
Last updated Jul 10, 2026
Nolan Arenado hit a home run and Merrill Kelly pitched seven strong innings as the Arizona Diamondbacks beat the San Diego Padres 3-1 on July 9, 2026. Arenado's homer was his 11th of the season, pushing him closer to 2,000 career hits. Kelly allowed only one run and three hits, helping the Diamondbacks secure three out of four in the series. The win ties Arizona with San Diego for second place in the NL West, as both teams trail the Los Angeles Dodgers by 14.5 games. The Diamondbacks are set to face the Dodgers next, while the Padres will host Toronto.
- •Arenado's homer came in the sixth inning off Yuki Matsui.
- •Kelly recorded six strikeouts in his seven innings pitched.
- •Manny Machado hit a solo home run for the Padres.
- •Diamondbacks scored their first run on a wild pitch by starter Griffin Canning.
- •The Diamondbacks will next face the Dodgers with Eduardo Rodriguez starting.
- 4:22 AMYahoo Sports — Arenado homers, Kelly pitches 7 strong innings as Diamondbacks beat Padres 3-1 to take 3 of 4
"Nolan Arenado homered and moved closer to 2,000 hits, and Merrill Kelly combined with two relievers on a three-hitter for the Arizona Diamondbacks, who beat the San Diego Padres 3-1 on Thursday night to take three of four. The Diamondbacks and Padres are jockeying for second place in the NL West, well behind the two-time defending champion Los Angeles Dodgers. Arizona popped back into a tie with San Diego, 14 1/2 games behind the idle Dodgers.
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