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Merrill Kelly leads Diamondbacks to 3-1 win over Padres

Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jul 10, 2026, 5:02 AM

Last updated Jul 10, 2026

Merrill Kelly leads Diamondbacks to 3-1 win over Padres

Summary

Merrill Kelly delivered a strong performance for the Arizona Diamondbacks, pitching seven innings and allowing only one run in a 3-1 victory against the San Diego Padres on July 9, 2026. The Diamondbacks secured a split in the series after struggling in the previous two games. Their offense scored all three runs in the middle innings, with Nolan Arenado contributing a home run. Paul Sewald closed the game successfully, earning his 21st save of the season. The Diamondbacks are looking to build on this momentum as they prepare to face the Los Angeles Dodgers next.

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By the Numbers

•Merrill Kelly allows one run in seven innings pitched
•Nolan Arenado hits his 11th home run of the season
•Diamondbacks score three runs in the middle innings
•Paul Sewald earns his 21st save of the season
•Diamondbacks split the series with the Padres

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5:02 AMYahoo Sports — Merrill the Mainstay: Dbacks 3, Padres 1

What they're saying

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With their backs against the wall after 2 very disappointing losses, veteran Merrill Kelly stepped up into the roll this team needed him to so very badly and put this team on his back Thursday night. Kelly was dominant for 7 innings and the offense did just enough to finish the series with the Padres […]
— Yahoo Sports

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