Padres roll past Diamondbacks with strong offense in Arizona

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.

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