MLB Game Preview: San Diego Padres (62-51) vs. Arizona Diamondbacks (54-59)

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Game Details

  • Date: Tuesday, August 5, 2025
  • Time: 9:40 PM ET
  • Location: Chase Field, Phoenix, AZ
  • Broadcast: MLB Network, PADRES.TV, D-BACKS.TV

Team Overview

San Diego Padres

  • Road Record: 26–32
  • Recent Form: 7–3 in last 10 games
  • Team Batting Average (Last 10): .290
  • Pitching Probable: Yu Darvish (1–3, 6.46 ERA, 1.35 WHIP, 18 K)

Arizona Diamondbacks

  • Home Record: 27–28
  • Recent Form: 4–6 in last 10 games
  • Team Slugging Percentage: .437 (2nd in NL)
  • Pitching Probable: Ryne Nelson (6–3, 3.20 ERA, 1.02 WHIP, 81 K)

Key Matchups & Players to Watch

PlayerTeamWhy It Matters
Yu DarvishPadresVeteran righty looking to rebound after rough July; 80 game score in last start
Ryne NelsonD-backsSolid ERA but xFIP suggests regression; strong command at home
Manny MachadoPadres.299 AVG, 20 HR, 72 RBI – team leader in all major offensive categories
Fernando Tatis Jr.Padres.264 AVG, 17 HR, 64 BB – elite plate discipline and power
Ketel MarteD-backs21 HR, 15 doubles – consistent power bat in middle of lineup
Alek ThomasD-backs12-for-31, 3 HR in last 10 games – heating up at the plate

Head-to-Head & Recent Trends

  • Season Series: Diamondbacks lead 5–3
  • Last Meeting: D-backs won 6–2 on August 4
  • Padres Last 10 Games: 7–3, +18 run differential, 3.07 ERA
  • D-backs Last 10 Games: 4–6, -19 run differential, 4.29 ERA
  • Over/Under Trends: Under has hit in 9 of last 10 D-backs games

Injury Report

San Diego Padres

  • Michael King (shoulder), Jhony Brito (forearm), Joe Musgrove (elbow) – 60-Day IL

Arizoa Diamondbacks

  • Kevin Ginkel (shoulder), Gabriel Moreno (hand), Tommy Henry (elbow), Pavin Smith (oblique), Ryan Thompson (scapular strain), Ildemaro Vargas (foot), Christian Montes De Oca (elbow), Justin Martinez (elbow), Cristian Mena (shoulder), Corbin Burnes (elbow), A.J. Puk (elbow), Blake Walston (elbow) – IL

Game Odds

San Diego Padres             – 136

Arizona Diamondbacks 9

Odds Courtesy of Sports Odd Direct as of Monday, August 4, 2025