Diamondbacks Beat Padres; NL Wild Card Race Heats Up

The Arizona Diamondbacks defeated the San Diego Padres 6-2, securing their third consecutive win but remaining eight games back in the National League Wild Card race. Padres pitcher Yu Darvish recently rebounded with a dominant performance, while Diamondbacks starter Ryne Nelson has excelled despite some luck according to advanced metrics. In related action, Nick Pivetta pitched seven one-hit innings to earn his 11th win as the Padres beat the St. Louis Cardinals 4-1, extending their own winning streak to six. Recent trade acquisitions Mason Miller, Ramon Laureano, and Ryan O'Hearn made their Padres debuts in the series and contributed to the team's momentum. Visual highlights from the Diamondbacks-Padres series at Chase Field showcased key plays and performances. Both teams remain focused on improving their standings in the competitive NL West and advancing their postseason hopes.