Ross, Kemp lead Padres to 4-2 win over D-backs
Tyson Ross overcame control problems to combine on a two-hitter and Matt Kemp hit a go-ahead sacrifice fly, lifting the San Diego Padres to a 4-2 win over the Arizona Diamondbacks on Friday night
Major League Baseball
FINAL
Arizona Diamondbacks
2
San Diego Padres
4
| 1st | 2nd | 3rd | 4th | OT | 2OT | 3OT | P8 | P9 | T | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ARI | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 |
| SD | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 4 |
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Match Report
Last five matches
| Date | Opp | Result | Competition |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10/7/26 | vs Milwaukee Brewers | L 1-3 | MLB |
| 10/6/26 | vs Milwaukee Brewers | W 4-3 | MLB |
| 10/4/26 | @ Milwaukee Brewers | L 3-4 | MLB |
| 10/3/26 | @ Milwaukee Brewers | L 2-3 | MLB |
| 9/30/26 | vs Chicago Cubs | W 4-1 | MLB |
| Full Schedule | |||
Play by Play
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Foul Ball 2-4
Pitch 2: strike 2 (foul)
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Foul Ball 2-4
Pitch 2: strike 1 (foul)
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End Batter/Pitcher 2-4
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Play Result 2-4
J. Upton reached on infield single to pitcher, Kemp scored, J. Upton to second on throwing error by pitcher D. Hernandez.
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Advancing On Play 2-4
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Foul Ball 2-3
Pitch 4: strike 2 (foul)
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Foul Ball 2-3
Pitch 8: foul
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Foul Ball 2-3
Pitch 7: foul
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Foul Ball 2-3
Pitch 6: foul
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Foul Ball 2-3
Pitch 5: foul
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Foul Ball 2-3
Pitch 4: strike 2 (foul)
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Foul Ball 2-3
Pitch 4: strike 2 (foul)
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Foul Ball 2-3
Pitch 1: strike 1 (foul)
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Foul Out 2-3
Pitch 2: in play
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Foul Ball 2-3
Pitch 3: foul
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Foul Ball 2-3
Pitch 2: strike 2 (foul)
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End Batter/Pitcher 2-3
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Play Result 2-3
Kemp hit sacrifice fly to center, Spangenberg scored.
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Advancing On Play 2-3
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Foul Ball 2-2
Pitch 2: strike 2 (foul)
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Foul Ball 2-2
Pitch 3: strike 2 (foul)
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Foul Ball 2-2
Pitch 4: foul
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Foul Ball 2-2
Pitch 3: strike 2 (foul)
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Foul Ball 2-2
Pitch 5: strike 2 (foul)
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Foul Ball 2-2
Pitch 4: strike 1 (foul)
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Foul Ball 2-2
Pitch 1: strike 1 (foul)
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Play Result 2-2
Kemp struck out swinging, Spangenberg stole third, Spangenberg scored on throwing error by catcher Castillo.
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Error 2-2
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Foul Ball 2-1
Pitch 4: strike 2 (foul)
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Foul Ball 2-1
Pitch 2: strike 1 (foul)
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Foul Ball 2-1
Pitch 5: foul
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Foul Ball 2-1
Pitch 4: strike 2 (foul)
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End Batter/Pitcher 2-1
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Play Result 2-1
Goldschmidt singled to center, Owings and Pollock scored, Peralta to third.
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Advancing On Play 2-1
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Advancing On Play 1-1
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Foul Ball 0-1
Pitch 5: strike 2 (foul)
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Foul Ball 0-1
Pitch 3: strike 2 (foul)
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Bunted Foul 0-1
Pitch 3: strike 3 (bunted foul)
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Foul Ball 0-1
Pitch 2: strike 2 (foul)
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Bunted Foul 0-1
Pitch 1: strike 1 (bunted foul)
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Foul Ball 0-1
Pitch 2: strike 1 (foul)
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Foul Ball 0-1
Pitch 4: foul
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Foul Ball 0-1
Pitch 3: strike 2 (foul)
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Foul Ball 0-1
Pitch 5: strike 2 (foul)
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Foul Ball 0-1
Pitch 1: strike 1 (foul)
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Foul Ball 0-1
Pitch 4: foul
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End Batter/Pitcher 0-1
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Play Result 0-1
Alonso doubled to deep left center, Norris scored, Alonso thrown out at third attempting to advance on play.
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Advancing On Play 0-1
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Foul Out 0-0
Pitch 4: in play
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Foul Ball 0-0
Pitch 2: strike 1 (foul)
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End Inning 2-4
Middle of the 9th
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End Batter/Pitcher 2-4
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Play Result 2-4
Lamb struck out swinging.
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Strike Swinging 2-4
Pitch 4: strike 3 (swinging)
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Ball 2-4
Pitch 3: ball 1
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Foul Ball 2-4
Pitch 2: strike 2 (foul)
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Play Result 2-4
Tomás to second on fielder's indifference.
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Fielders Indifference 2-4
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Strike Swinging 2-4
Pitch 1: strike 1 (swinging)
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Start Batter/Pitcher 2-4
Lamb batting
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End Batter/Pitcher 2-4
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Play Result 2-4
Tomás walked.
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Ball 2-4
Pitch 4: ball 4
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Ball 2-4
Pitch 3: ball 3
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Ball 2-4
Pitch 2: ball 2
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Ball 2-4
Pitch 1: ball 1
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Start Batter/Pitcher 2-4
Tomás batting
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End Batter/Pitcher 2-4
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Play Result 2-4
Goldschmidt flied out to right.
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Fly Out 2-4
Pitch 3: in play
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Foul Ball 2-4
Pitch 2: strike 1 (foul)
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Ball 2-4
Pitch 1: ball 1
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Start Batter/Pitcher 2-4
Goldschmidt batting
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End Batter/Pitcher 2-4
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Play Result 2-4
Peralta lined out to left.
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Line Out 2-4
Pitch 2: in play
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Ball 2-4
Pitch 1: ball 1
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Start Batter/Pitcher 2-4
Peralta batting
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Play Result 2-4
Kimbrel relieved Benoit.
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Start Inning 2-4
Top of the 9th inning
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Lineup Change 2-4
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Lineup Change 2-4
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End Inning 2-4
End of the 8th
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End Batter/Pitcher 2-4
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Play Result 2-4
Middlebrooks struck out swinging.
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Strike Swinging 2-4
Pitch 4: strike 3 (swinging)
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Strike Swinging 2-4
Pitch 3: strike 2 (swinging)
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Strike Swinging 2-4
Pitch 2: strike 1 (swinging)
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Ball 2-4
Pitch 1: ball 1
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Start Batter/Pitcher 2-4
Middlebrooks batting
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Head to Head
SD wins series 2-1
Injuries
San Diego Padres
- Luis Gutierrez Out
- Bryan Hoeing Out
Arizona Diamondbacks
- Cristian Mena Out
- Andrew Saalfrank Out
- Corbin Carroll Out
Lineups
ConfirmedSD
Matt KempRF25
Derek NorrisC33
Yonder Alonso1B13
Justin UptonLF8
Will Middlebrooks3B12
Clint BarmesSS12
B.J. UptonCF0
Cory Spangenberg2B18
Tyson RossP43
Substitutes
Brandon MaurerP38
Will VenablePH30
Joaquin BenoitP53
Craig KimbrelP46
ARI
AJ PollockCF16
David PeraltaLF24
Paul Goldschmidt1B46
Yasmany TomasRF25
Jake Lamb3B33
Welington CastilloC20
Chris Owings2B12
Nick AhmedSS23
Robbie RayP38
Substitutes
Enrique BurgosP52
Aaron HillPH7
David HernandezP30
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