Diamondbacks pitcher Merrill Kelly on his struggles against the San Diego Padres Sunday and the team's need to go on a good run

Fernando Tatis Jr., de los Padres de San Diego, a la derecha, celebra con Gavin Sheets (30) después de anotar contra los Diamondbacks de Arizona tras un doble de Luis Arráez en la quinta entrada de un juego de béisbol, el domingo 15 de junio de 2025, en Phoenix. (Foto AP/Rick Scuteri)

Geraldo Perdomo’s bases-loaded triple tied the game and Josh Naylor’s infield hit scored Perdomo with the winning run as the Arizona Diamondbacks scored five runs in the ninth to shock the San Diego Padres 8-7 on Saturday night.

The Arizona Diamondbacks held the San Diego Padres to six hits in a 5-1 win on June 13, and overcame an error to play strong defense in the win.

The Arizona Diamondbacks will hunt for a home series sweep over National League West rival San Diego on Sunday afternoon behind Merrill Kelly, their most efficient pitcher this season.

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The Arizona Diamondbacks look to extend their winning streak to five on Saturday, June 14, when they face the San Diego Padres at Chase Field.

San Diego Padres All-Star outfielder Jackson Merrill has been placed on the seven-day injured list after sustaining a concussion during Saturday night’s game against the Arizona Diamondbacks, per the Associated Press.