Padres secure series split with Diamondbacks in 5-1 victory
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 7, 2026, 5:28 AM
Last updated Aug 7, 2026
The San Diego Padres defeated the Arizona Diamondbacks 5-1 on August 6, 2026, at Chase Field, evening the four-game series. The Padres entered needing a win to stay competitive for the NL Wild Card, trailing the Diamondbacks by one game for the spot. San Diego's offense capitalized early, scoring three runs in the third inning. Walker Buehler pitched four innings, allowing one run, while the bullpen combined for five scoreless innings. The Padres improved to 6-11 against Arizona this season, with their last meeting scheduled for late September. They will face the Houston Astros next.
- •Padres score five runs, with key contributions from Machado, Tatis Jr., and Merrill.
- •Buehler allows one run in four innings, followed by five scoreless from the bullpen.
- •San Diego and Arizona are now tied at 5-5 in their season series.
- •Padres open a three-game series against the Houston Astros next.
- 5:28 AMYahoo Sports — Padres secured critical series split against Diamondbacks
"PHOENIX - The San Diego Padres entered Thursday's four-game series finale trailing the Arizona Diamondbacks, desperately needing a win.
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