Overview
- Manny Machado produced three hits and four RBIs while Randy Vásquez pitched six scoreless innings in the win, which on Tuesday pushed the Padres past Arizona 9-4.
- The victory moved San Diego to within one game of the Diamondbacks for the third and final National League wild-card berth.
- Arizona starter Eduardo Rodríguez surrendered a season-high seven runs on 11 hits over 5 2/3 innings, a rough outing that opened the door for San Diego's early rally.
- The club added pitchers Robbie Ray and Casey Mize at Monday's trade deadline and officially placed Mize on the roster to make his Padres debut the following day.
- San Diego has won nine of 11 games, a stretch that has sharpened its late-season push and put more pressure on the rotation and lineup as they pursue a playoff spot.