Cronenworth's 3-run homer helps Padres defeat Diamondbacks 4-1
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jul 8, 2026, 4:14 AM
Last updated Jul 8, 2026
Jake Cronenworth hit a three-run home run, leading the San Diego Padres to a 4-1 victory over the Arizona Diamondbacks on July 7, 2026. The homer capped a four-run first inning, giving the Padres just their second win in 11 games. Germán Márquez pitched five innings, allowing one run, while Mason Miller earned his 23rd save. The Diamondbacks, who previously won the series opener, are now tied with the Padres for second place in the NL West, trailing the Los Angeles Dodgers by 14 games. The teams play again on July 8, with Arizona's José Cabrera facing San Diego's Michael King.
- •Cronenworth's homer came in the first inning off Zac Gallen.
- •Padres have won two of their last eleven games.
- •Márquez allowed one run and struck out four over five innings.
- •Miller recorded his 23rd save, tied for the NL lead.
- •Next game features Cabrera for the Diamondbacks against King for the Padres.
- 5:32 AMYahoo Sports — Jake Cronenworth shakes off scare, powers Padres past Diamondbacks
- 4:14 AMYahoo Sports — Cronenworth's 3-run homer carries Padres to 4-1 win over Gallen, Diamondbacks
"Jake Cronenworth's three-run home run off Zac Gallen capped a four-run first inning and the San Diego Padres beat the Arizona Diamondbacks 4-1 on Tuesday night for just their second victory in 11 games. The Padres pulled back into a tie for second place in the NL West with the Diamondbacks, who opened the night 14 games behind the two-time defending World Series champion Los Angeles Dodgers. The Diamondbacks won the series opener 8-0 on Monday night, when they held San Diego to eight singles while hitting two home runs.
"The Sporting Tribune's Fernando Ramirez writes about Jake Cronenworth and two returning Padres pitchers help the team avoid a second straight loss to Arizona.
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External links- Yahoo SportsJul 8, 2026, 5:32 AMJake Cronenworth shakes off scare, powers Padres past Diamondbacks
The Sporting Tribune's Fernando Ramirez writes about Jake Cronenworth and two returning Padres pitchers help the team avoid a second straight loss to Arizona.
- Yahoo SportsJul 8, 2026, 4:14 AMCronenworth's 3-run homer carries Padres to 4-1 win over Gallen, Diamondbacks
Jake Cronenworth's three-run home run off Zac Gallen capped a four-run first inning and the San Diego Padres beat the Arizona Diamondbacks 4-1 on Tuesday night for just their second victory in 11 games. The Padres pulled back into a tie for second place in the NL West with the Diamondbacks, who opened the night 14 games behind the two-time defending World Series champion Los Angeles Dodgers. The Diamondbacks won the series opener 8-0 on Monday night, when they held San Diego to eight singles while hitting two home runs.
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