Matchup: Arizona Diamondbacks (45–46) vs. San Diego Padres (48–42)
Date: Tuesday, July 8, 2025
Time: 9:40 PM ET
Venue: PETCO Park, San Diego, CA
Broadcast: Bally Sports Arizona, Bally Sports San Diego, MLB.TV
Streaming: FuboTV, MLB.TV (regional restrictions apply)
Game Overview
The Arizona Diamondbacks look to build on their 6–3 series-opening win as they face the San Diego Padres in Game 2 of a four-game NL West showdown. Arizona has now taken a 3–1 lead in the season series and is aiming to climb back to .500. The Padres, meanwhile, are trying to bounce back after a rough night that saw them fall behind early and struggle to contain Arizona’s power bats.
Starting Pitchers
| Team | Pitcher | Record | ERA | WHIP | K |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Diamondbacks | Merrill Kelly (RHP) | 7–4 | 3.55 | 1.09 | 89 |
| Padres | Nick Pivetta (RHP) | 9–2 | 3.25 | 1.04 | 102 |
- Kelly has been a steady force in the D-backs rotation, allowing 2 or fewer runs in 4 of his last 5 starts. He owns a 3.38 ERA in 13 career starts vs. San Diego.
- Pivetta has been dominant at home and enters with a 9–2 record. However, his high flyball rate (42%) could be tested against Arizona’s power-heavy lineup.
Key Players to Watch
Arizona Diamondbacks
- Corbin Carroll: 20 HR, 10 3B, .953 OPS vs. RHP – 7-for-13 (.538) with 2 HR vs. Darvish in his career
- Josh Naylor: .299 AVG, 11 HR – Homered in Game 1 and leads the team in batting average
- Eugenio Suárez: 28 HR, 74 RBI – Leads the team in both categories
San Diego Padres
- Manny Machado: .293 AVG, 15 HR, 53 RBI – Reached 2,000 career hits in Game 1
- Luis Arraez: .292 AVG – Batting .450 over his last 5 games
- Fernando Tatis Jr.: 15 HR, 19 SB – Power-speed threat, but hitless in Game 1
Team Stats & Trends
| Category | Diamondbacks | Padres |
|---|---|---|
| Record | 45–46 (4th NL West) | 48–42 (2nd NL West) |
| Last 10 Games | 4–6 | 4–6 |
| Team ERA | 4.68 | 3.69 |
| Batting Avg | .252 | .246 |
| Home Runs | 133 (4th in MLB) | 112 |
| Bullpen ERA | 5.12 (29th) | 3.42 (5th) |
- Arizona has hit the Over in 24 of their last 36 games.
- The Padres are 27–16 at home, but have lost 3 of their last 5 at PETCO Park.
- The D-backs have outscored the Padres 24–15 in their four meetings this season.
Game Odds
Arizona Diamondbacks 8
San Diego Padres – 121
Odds Courtesy of Sports Odd Direct as of Monday, July 7, 2025
