Padres roll past Diamondbacks with strong offense in Arizona
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 5, 2026, 1:30 PM
Last updated Aug 5, 2026
The San Diego Padres defeated the Arizona Diamondbacks 9-4 on August 4, 2026, in Phoenix. San Diego scored three runs in each of the first two innings and maintained a commanding lead throughout the game. Randy Vásquez pitched six innings, allowing only two hits, while Manny Machado and Jackson Merrill each contributed significantly on offense with three hits. The Padres took an 8-0 lead before the Diamondbacks mounted a late rally with two home runs. San Diego aims for consecutive wins against Arizona in their next matchup scheduled for tonight.
- •Padres scored three runs in both the first and second innings.
- •Randy Vásquez pitched six innings, yielding just two hits.
- •Manny Machado went 3-for-5 with four RBI.
- •Diamondbacks hit two two-run homers but fell short.
- •Casey Mize makes his Padres debut in the next game.
- 1:30 PMYahoo Sports — Padres bounce back in big way against Diamondbacks
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