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D-backs Crush Padres, Ignite Playoff Wild Card Push
26 Sep
Summary
- Arizona secured a vital 12-2 victory over San Diego.
- The win moved the Diamondbacks within one game of playoff contention.
- Geraldo Perdomo and Gabriel Moreno led the offensive explosion.
The Arizona Diamondbacks displayed a powerful offensive performance on Friday, September 25th, 2026, crushing the San Diego Padres 12-2 at Petco Park. This decisive victory significantly boosted the Diamondbacks' Wild Card aspirations.
Arizona's offense exploded early, scoring four runs in the first inning and building an insurmountable lead. Geraldo Perdomo was a key contributor with four RBIs in a 2-for-3 effort, while Gabriel Moreno continued his pursuit of the National League batting title with a 2-for-3 night. Nolan Arenado also hit his 30th home run of the season.
Pitcher Brandon Pfaadt delivered a crucial lengthy start, going into the eighth inning and preserving the bullpen for upcoming games. Despite allowing four earned runs, Pfaadt kept the Padres at bay. Ryne Nelson and Zac Gallen closed out the game, setting up the bullpen for Saturday's pivotal matchup. The Diamondbacks are now just one game behind the Philadelphia Phillies in the Wild Card standings.
