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Arizona Stays Alive: Wild Card Hopes Soar
26 Sep
Summary
- Diamondbacks secured an 11-4 victory over the Padres.
- Nolan Arenado hit his 30th home run of the season.
- Arizona remains one game behind Philadelphia for the final wild-card spot.
The Arizona Diamondbacks extended their season by defeating the San Diego Padres 11-4 on Friday night. This crucial victory keeps their National League wild-card aspirations alive.
Nolan Arenado launched his 30th home run of the season, a significant blast that contributed to the Diamondbacks' offensive power. Geraldo Perdomo was a standout performer, driving in four runs and fueling Arizona's scoring.
The win means the Diamondbacks are now one game behind the Philadelphia Phillies for the final wild-card berth with only two games remaining. San Diego, already having clinched a playoff spot, could not secure the No. 4 seed at home.
Pitcher Brandon Pfaadt earned his eighth win, delivering a strong performance over 7 2/3 innings. He allowed four runs and nine hits while striking out seven batters.
