Padres drop series opener to Diamondbacks 5-1 at Chase Field
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 4, 2026, 4:38 AM
Last updated Aug 4, 2026
The San Diego Padres lost to the Arizona Diamondbacks 5-1 in the opening game of a four-game series on August 3, 2026. After recent trade acquisitions, including left-hander Robbie Ray, the Padres' offense struggled, managing only one run from an error. Arizona's Brandon Pfaadt dominated, tossing 6.2 scoreless innings, while Tim Tawa hit a three-run homer off Padres pitcher Michael King. This defeat marks a setback for San Diego, which had won eight of nine prior to this game. The teams continue the series Tuesday night, with the Padres facing All-Star Eduardo Rodriguez.
- •Padres fall to Diamondbacks 5-1 at Chase Field.
- •Brandon Pfaadt throws 6.2 scoreless innings for Arizona.
- •Tim Tawa hits a three-run homer in the fourth inning.
- •San Diego's only run comes from a throwing error.
- •Padres face All-Star Eduardo Rodriguez next.
- 11:24 AMYahoo Sports — Padres Even Big Series Against Arizona With A 9-4 Win
- 4:38 AMYahoo Sports — Padres drop series opener to Diamondbacks following Trade Deadline
"The San Diego Padres got some major pitching help at the trade deadline, and they followed up on the news by pounding out an important 9-4 win against the Arizona Diamondbacks to even their series with Arizona at a game apiece.
"Entering a pivotal four-game set against the division-rival Arizona Diamondbacks, San Diego's red-hot offense cooled off as the Padres fell 5-1 in Monday night's series opener at Chase Field.
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External links- Yahoo SportsAug 5, 2026, 11:24 AMPadres Even Big Series Against Arizona With A 9-4 Win
The San Diego Padres got some major pitching help at the trade deadline, and they followed up on the news by pounding out an important 9-4 win against the Arizona Diamondbacks to even their series with Arizona at a game apiece.
- Yahoo SportsAug 4, 2026, 4:38 AMPadres drop series opener to Diamondbacks following Trade Deadline
Entering a pivotal four-game set against the division-rival Arizona Diamondbacks, San Diego's red-hot offense cooled off as the Padres fell 5-1 in Monday night's series opener at Chase Field.
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