After being swept by the Pittsburgh Pirates, the Arizona Diamondbacks returned home for a three game series with the San Diego Padres. The Diamondbacks found themselves in games two and three to take the series from the Padres.
Game One:San Diego got out to an early lead, and a four run fifth and sixth gave the Padres a 10-3 victory. Padres’ pitcherChristian Friedrichwent seven innings surrendering just three hits, whileRobbie Raystruggled allowing nine hits and giving up five runs through 4.2 innings. Home runs byMatt Kemp,Derek Norris, and two byYangervis Solartehelped the Padres get the win.
Game Two:Paul Goldschmidtfound his groove, going two for three with a double and a home run, and a solid six inning performance byZack Greinkegave the Diamondbacks the 8-7 victory. Arizona scored seven runs in the first two innings, and they were up four in the ninth, but the Padres rally fell short.
Game Three:The Diamondbacks again put crooked numbers on the scoreboard early, scoring five runs in the second. Recently elevatedArchie Bradleygot his second win of the season, with a 7.1 inning performance. The D-Backs offense seemed to click withChris Owingslead off the second with a home run and even Bradley got in on the fun with a single to drive in a run.Brad Zieglergot his ninth save of the season and his 35thstraight save converted.
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The Diamondbacks continue their home stand on Memorial Day with the first game of a four game home-and-home series with the Houston Astros. Arizona will host the first two games on Monday and Tuesday, before the series moves to Houston for two games on Wednesday and Thursday.
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