Cronenworth's Power Lifts San Diego
A three-run home run by Cronenworth provided the decisive offensive spark as the San Diego Padres secured a 4-1 victory over the Arizona Diamondbacks at Petco Park on Wednesday. The win improved San Diego’s record to 45-46, while Arizona fell to 45-46, keeping both teams tied in the standings despite the loss.
Early Scoring and Pitching Duels
The game’s momentum shifted dramatically in the first inning. Arizona took an early 1-0 lead when Kepler walked, allowing Perdomo to score while Moreno advanced to second and Carroll to third. However, the Padres responded immediately. Merrill singled to right field, bringing Tatis Jr. home to tie the game at 1-1. The inning turned in San Diego’s favor when Cronenworth launched a 384-foot home run to right field, driving in Merrill and Sheets to give the Padres a 4-1 advantage that would hold.
German Marquez was the starting pitcher for San Diego, delivering a solid performance over five innings. He allowed three hits and four walks while striking out four batters, earning the win with his record moving to 4-2. For Arizona, Zac Gallen took the loss, pitching six innings but surrendering six hits and four earned runs while striking out five. His record dropped to 3-9.
