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.
- 4:38 AMYahoo Sports — Padres 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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