Padres vs Diamondbacks predictions
When you look at the San Diego Padres lineup heading into this showdown at Chase Field, there are a few names that have been consistently driving the offense. Manny Machado is having a stellar season with that .319 average, and it’s easy to picture him finding his way on base at least once or twice, maybe even knocking in a run. Fernando Tatis Jr. brings the power, and he’s due for a big moment—expect him to threaten for an extra-base hit and maybe go yard if Gallen makes a mistake over the plate. Luis Arraez, always reliable at the plate, seems set to notch his usual hit or two and keep the pressure on with his contact approach. And with Ryan Bergert taking the ball for San Diego, I wouldn’t be surprised to see him pitch into the sixth with a handful of strikeouts, though Chase Field can be unforgiving if he starts missing his spots.
Switching gears to the Arizona Diamondbacks, this team looks like they could keep rolling at home. Corbin Carroll’s bat has been on fire, and it’s not a stretch to imagine him coming up with a couple of hits, maybe even a big fly or a triple with his speed on the basepaths. Ketel Marte and Josh Naylor are both seeing the ball well—each could notch a multi-hit night, with Marte a good bet for a run scored or RBI. And then there’s Zac Gallen toeing the rubber; he’s been their ace and feels like a safe bet to rack up a few strikeouts and keep San Diego’s offense mostly in check, possibly allowing only a couple runs over six frames.
Given how the numbers line up and just the general vibe the Diamondbacks have at home lately, it feels like Arizona is set up to keep their win streak alive. The combo of Gallen’s strong pitching and the lineup’s ability to pile up runs gives them a legitimate edge over the Padres. Sure, San Diego has some star power and could definitely make things interesting, but my money would be on the Diamondbacks taking this one at Chase Field. What do you think—will Arizona keep their streak going, or can San Diego pull off something special on the road?
