Max Kepler hits three-run homer for Diamondbacks against Padres
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Last updated Jul 7, 2026
Max Kepler homered for the Arizona Diamondbacks in their game against the San Diego Padres on July 6, leading to an 8-0 victory. This marks Kepler's first home run since serving an 80-game suspension for a positive test for performance-enhancing drugs. He hit a 417-foot blast in the third inning after also contributing an RBI single earlier in the game. Arizona manager Torey Lovullo noted Kepler's strong batting practice prior to the game as key to his performance. Kepler expressed excitement about the home run and his readiness to contribute further this season after returning to the field.
- •Kepler's homer was his first since an 80-game suspension.
- •He recorded four RBIs in the game.
- •Arizona's victory improves their standings in the National League.
- •The game took place at Petco Park in San Diego.
- 7:08 AMESPN MLB — Kepler hits first home run since 80-game ban ended...
- 5:26 AMYahoo Sports — Arizona's Kepler hits 3-run homer, his first since returning from 80-game suspension
"Max Kepler homered to lead the Arizona Diamondbacks to an 8-0 win over the San Diego Padres on Monday night, his first home run since returning from an 80-game suspension for testing positive for a performance-enhancing drug. Kepler hit a 94 mph four-seam fastball from Padres starter Walker Buehler 417-feet into the right field bleachers to give the Diamondbacks a 6-0 lead in the third inning. Kepler also had an RBI single in the first inning for a four-RBI night.
"Veteran outfielder Max Kepler, 33, homered to lead the Arizona Diamondbacks to an 8-0 victory over the San Diego Padres on Monday night, his first home run since returning from an 80-game suspension for testing positive for a performance-enhancing drug.
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External links- ESPN MLBJul 7, 2026, 7:08 AMKepler hits first home run since 80-game ban ended...
Veteran outfielder Max Kepler, 33, homered to lead the Arizona Diamondbacks to an 8-0 victory over the San Diego Padres on Monday night, his first home run since returning from an 80-game suspension for testing positive for a performance-enhancing drug.
- Yahoo SportsJul 7, 2026, 5:26 AMArizona's Kepler hits 3-run homer, his first since returning from 80-game suspension
Max Kepler homered to lead the Arizona Diamondbacks to an 8-0 win over the San Diego Padres on Monday night, his first home run since returning from an 80-game suspension for testing positive for a performance-enhancing drug. Kepler hit a 94 mph four-seam fastball from Padres starter Walker Buehler 417-feet into the right field bleachers to give the Diamondbacks a 6-0 lead in the third inning. Kepler also had an RBI single in the first inning for a four-RBI night.
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