Diamondbacks Triumph in San Diego! 
What a game at Petco Park! The Arizona Diamondbacks emerged victorious against the San Diego Padres, 6-3, in a thrilling match that kept us on the edge of our seats. After a rocky start, our boys put on a terrific performance with some key plays to take the win. Early Struggles and Clutch Hits 
Our offense started off a bit shaky in the top of the 1st inning, with Corbin Carroll and Lourdes Gurriel Jr. striking out. But in the 2nd inning, after Josh Naylor walked, Eugenio Suárez doubled to bring in our first run, leveling the score. By the 3rd inning, our hard work paid off as Gurriel Jr. hit a single to bring home Carroll and give us the lead. Josh Naylor further cemented our lead with a magnificent 413-feet home run in the 5th inning, scoring two RBIs. 
Defense Holds Strong and Sealing the Game 
Despite a few errors, like Geraldo Perdomo's throwing mishap in the 7th, our defense held strong. Corbin Carroll showcased his speed with a crucial triple in the 8th inning, driving James McCann home. Perdomo redeemed himself with a single right after to score Carroll, which extended our lead even further. Paul Sewald and the bullpen ultimately locked down the Padres in the 9th, with Kevin Ginkel inducing a key double play to seal the victory. 
It's a great day to be a D-backs fan! Let's carry this momentum forward. Go Diamondbacks!
Scoreboard for Diamondbacks @ Padres (July 8th, 2025)
| 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | R | H | E | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 3 | 7 | 0 |
| 0 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 6 | 9 | 2 |