The first three games of the series saw outstanding pitching from Zac Gallen, Merrill Kelly, and Brandon Pfaadt. Given an extra day's rest thanks to Anthony DeSclafani getting a spot start on Sunday, each pitcher came out well rested, strong, and efficient.

Fernando Tatis Jr. and Manny Machado hit leadoff homers and the San Diego Padres beat the Arizona Diamondbacks 4-3 on Thursday night to split a four-game series. Machado led off the fifth inning with his 16th homer to give San Diego a 3-2 lead.

Preview the July 10 matchup between the Arizona Diamondbacks and San Diego Padres with odds over/under, game spread, betting lines and more.

Arizona Diamondbacks starting pitcher Brandon Pfaadt puts together a dominant start against the San Diego Padres in San Diego, on July 9, 2025.

Darvish was well past his prime when the Padres got him, yet has avoided a serious arm injury in his Padres tenure. Similarly, Snell suffered no alarming setbacks — certainly nothing comparable to the shoulder ailment that has sidelined the Dodgers’ $180-million winter addition for most of this season.

The Arizona Diamondbacks fell to the San Diego Padres in game four, earning a series split with their NL West Rivals by a score of 4-3 on Thursday night. Eduard