Diamondbacks face Padres with Moreno scratched from lineup
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Sep 27, 2026, 6:43 PM
Last updated Sep 27, 2026
The Diamondbacks play the Padres in a must-win Game 162 on Sept. 27. Gabriel Moreno has been scratched due to a left hamstring injury that worsened. The team is currently a game behind the Phillies for the final wild-card spot. A win is necessary for the Diamondbacks, coupled with a Phillies loss to secure a playoff position. The Phillies game was moved up due to impending storms.
- •Gabriel Moreno scratched due to worsening hamstring injury.
- •Diamondbacks need a win and a Phillies loss to reach playoffs.
- •Phillies game time changed to avoid anticipated storms.
- •Diamondbacks starting pitcher Michael Soroka is 9-5 this season.
- •Padres' Randy Vasquez will start in place of Michael King.
- 6:43 PMYahoo Sports — Diamondbacks at Padres live. Moreno scratched, Phillies time changed
"The Diamondbacks need to win — and need help from the Phillies — on Sunday, Sept. 27, as they continue their late push for a wild-card spot.
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