San Diego Padres
· 2026-07-14
San Diego Padres topped Arizona Diamondbacks 4-3 on Thursday night at Petco Park, snapping a two-game losing streak and improving to 48-48 overall.
The Padres jumped out to an early lead when C Luis Campusano went deep in the first, but the Diamondbacks answered with a run in the top half. San Diego’s bullpen then struggled in the sixth and seventh, allowing six unanswered runs to erase a 4-2 deficit. Jackson Merrill and Miguel Andújar led the charge with two RBIs apiece, while Michael King pitched six strong innings for the win.
The Padres are now 10th in the National League at 48-48, riding a two-game winning streak after an eight-game skid. Their bullpen’s struggles in high-leverage spots remain a concern, but the offense showed life with key hits in late innings. Griffin Canning, making his 10th start, allowed just one run in four innings but took the loss as the Padres’ late rally sealed it.
Michael King (6-8, 5.71 ERA) pitched to a 1-0 lead through six frames, scattering four hits and striking out eight. Canning (1-6, 6.71 ERA) worked through early jams but couldn’t escape the fourth, giving up two runs on three hits. King improved to 9-6 against San Diego in his career, while Canning fell to 0-2 at Petco Park in 2026.
San Diego closes out the series Friday with a chance to sweep the Diamondbacks for the first time this season. The offense’s recent surge—three straight wins—will need to continue if they hope to climb out of the NL’s cellar. The bullpen’s shaky outings will demand tighter execution in high-pressure spots.