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Tawa's Homer Fuels D-backs Past Padres 5-1
5 Aug
Summary
- Tim Tawa's three-run homer secured a 5-1 victory over the Padres.
- Brandon Pfaadt dominated, holding a shutout into the seventh inning.
- The win expanded Arizona's wild-card lead to two games.
The Arizona Diamondbacks secured a significant 5-1 victory against the San Diego Padres, opening a 10-game homestand against NL West rivals. Tim Tawa's three-run homer in the fourth inning proved to be the decisive blow, putting the Diamondbacks ahead for good.
Pitcher Brandon Pfaadt delivered a stellar performance, carrying a shutout into the seventh inning. Pfaadt, now 6-0 with a 1.55 ERA since returning from the minor leagues on June 30, improved his record to 6-1 on the season.
This win is pivotal for Arizona's postseason aspirations, extending their lead over the Padres to two games in the NL wild-card standings. The Diamondbacks are now tied with Philadelphia for the final playoff berths.
Arizona's strong recent performance, with a 14-6 record in their last 20 games, contrasts with San Diego's previous success, having won eight of their last nine. The teams are set to continue their series on Tuesday.
