- What: MLB Regular Season Game
- When: July 9, 2025
- Who: Arizona Diamondbacks vs. San Diego Padres
- Time: 6:40 p.m. PST
- Where: Petco Park (San Diego, CA)
The Arizona Diamondbacks (45-47) will face the San Diego Padres (49-42) in the third game of their four-game series on Wednesday at 6:40 p.m. PST at Petco Park.
The Diamondbacks currently lead the season series 3-2. After a 6-3 win on Monday, they lost 1-0 on Tuesday despite a solid performance from Merrill Kelly, who allowed just one earned run over seven innings.
They face another challenge against Dylan Cease and have gone 4-6 in their last 10 games. The Padres managed only four hits but clinched the win with a home run from Luis Arraez, his fifth of the season.
Nick Pivetta was outstanding, pitching 5 2/3 scoreless innings. San Diego has been alternating wins and losses over their last eight games.
Pitching Matchup
Brandon Pfaadt (8-6, 5.42 ERA) will make his 19th start, featuring a 1.38 WHIP with 2.3 BB/9 and 7.9 K/9 over 91 1/3 innings.
In his last outing, he lost after allowing four earned runs in 6 innings against the San Francisco Giants. He has a 1-2 record with a 3.21 ERA in his last five starts against the Padres.
Dylan Cease (3-8, 4.62 ERA) also makes his 19th start, holding a 1.33 WHIP, 3.3 BB/9, and 11.2 K/9 through 97 1/3 innings. He lost his last game after giving up four earned runs in 6 innings to the Philadelphia Phillies.
Against the Diamondbacks, Cease has a 1-1 record with a 2.49 ERA in 3 career starts. He excels at home with a 3-2 record and a 2.76 ERA, contrasting with his struggles on the road (0-6, 6.27 ERA).
Cease hasn’t been performing anywhere near his usual level, but it’s important to consider his significant home/road splits. Padres hitters are batting .349 against Pfaadt.
The standout player so far is Arraez, who is 10-for-16 (.625) against him. Take the Padres to win this one.
Best Bet: Padres Money Line at -160 odds
July Record: 9-11-1 -2.05 units
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