The Diamondbacks beat the Padres 6-2 on Aug 5, 2025, as Brandon Pfaadt dominated and Blaze Alexander's double broke the game open. Read how they won their 3rd straight.
StatPro MLB Beat Reporter
Just when you thought the post-deadline dust was settling, the Diamondbacks decided to settle into a winning streak. For the third game in a row, Arizona put one in the win column, handling the division-rival San Diego Padres 6-2 at Chase Field on Tuesday night. It was a complete performance that showcased exactly what this team can be: tough on the mound, relentless at the plate, and resilient in the face of adversity.
Blaze Alexander's two-run double in the third inning blew the game open, part of a three-run frame that the Padres could never recover from.
The D-backs didn't waste any time setting the tone Tuesday. Brandon Pfaadt was sharp, navigating into the sixth inning while allowing just two runs and fanning five Padres. He gave the offense the runway it needed, and they took off. The game truly turned in the third inning when the Snakes put up a three-spot, highlighted by a clutch two-run double from Blaze Alexander. Not to be outdone, Ketel Marte stayed hot, driving in two runs of his own to push his season total to 55 RBIs. Alek Thomas was a sparkplug at the bottom of the order, collecting two hits and scoring twice. It was a top-to-bottom offensive effort that secured the 6-2 victory.
The victory was sweet, but it came with a sour note. The team officially placed workhorse reliever Kevin Ginkel on the 15-day injured list with a right shoulder sprain. Losing an arm with a 3.12 ERA over 45 appearances is a significant blow to the back end of the bullpen. The timing coincides with a flurry of roster moves. Lefty Jalen Beeks was activated from the IL, and righty Andrew Hoffmann was recalled from Triple-A Reno to take Ginkel's spot. The bullpen's depth will be tested immediately, and all eyes will be on guys like Beeks to step up in high-leverage situations.
The shuffling didn't stop with the bullpen. The D-backs are officially integrating their post-deadline acquisitions and call-ups. First baseman Tyler Locklear, the key piece from the Eugenio Suárez trade, has joined the big-league club. He's joined by left-hander Kyle Nelson and infielder Connor Kaiser, who were brought up from Reno to provide fresh options. To make room, Brandyn Garcia and Tristin English were optioned down. It's a clear sign that management is still tweaking the formula, looking for the right combination to make a serious push down the stretch.
With a three-game winning streak providing a much-needed tailwind, the Diamondbacks are playing their best baseball of the month. The challenge now is to sustain this momentum with a reconfigured roster. Can the offense continue to click? How will the bullpen hold up without the reliable Ginkel? It's a pivotal moment in the season, and how these new faces gel will tell us a lot about this team's October chances.
