Game result and context
San Diego Padres defeat Arizona Diamondbacks 10-7 in 2026 regular season matchup
The San Diego Padres improved to 90-71 with a 10-7 win against the Arizona Diamondbacks, who fell to 86-75. Manny Machado led the Padres' offense with three RBIs, while the Diamondbacks were eliminated from wild-card contention following the result.
Final result
The San Diego Padres defeated the Arizona Diamondbacks 10-7 on September 26, 2026. The Padres scored one run in the first, two in the third, three in the fourth, two in the fifth, and two in the sixth. The Diamondbacks scored one run in the second, one in the third, two in the fourth, and three in the ninth.
Key performances
Manny Machado paced the Padres' offense, going 2-for-5 with a home run and three RBIs. Xander Bogaerts added a solo home run, while Jake Cronenworth contributed two hits and two RBIs. Jackson Merrill also recorded two hits and scored twice for San Diego.
For the Diamondbacks, James McCann hit a two-run home run in the fourth inning. Tim Tawa led the Arizona attack with three hits in four at-bats.
Season and playoff context
With this win, the San Diego Padres hold a 90-71 record and have clinched a postseason berth, currently sitting as the top wild-card team. The Arizona Diamondbacks fall to 86-75. Following this loss, the Diamondbacks have been eliminated from wild-card contention, as their wild-card elimination number reached zero.