Blog

Two of the National League’s hottest teams meet in Phoenix with wild card positioning hanging in the balance. Arizona has been the most productive offense in baseball since mid-July, scoring 118 runs over that stretch, while San Diego has matched that energy nearly step for step, plating 110 runs over the same period — third-most in the majors. These are not teams playing out the string. They are teams playing their best baseball at the right time.

For the Diamondbacks, Ketel Marte anchors an offense that has been difficult to quiet, with 19 home runs, 62 RBI, and 109 hits on the season. Corbin Carroll has crossed the plate 67 times and brings relentless pressure on the bases. On the San Diego side, Manny Machado has been the engine — 23 home runs, 65 RBI, and 57 runs scored — while Fernando Tatis Jr. adds a different dimension with 122 hits and 26 stolen bases. Luis Rengifo, hitting .353, gives the Padres another dangerous bat in the lineup.

Both clubs have gone 8-2 or better in their last ten games combined, and neither is showing signs of cooling off. The pitching staffs are tested, the lineups are deep, and the stakes are real.

San Diego Padres at Arizona Diamondbacks Game Information

Game Date: August 04, 2026
Game Time: 09:40 PM ET
TV Channel: San Diego Padres, Arizona Diamondbacks, and MLB.TV – Arizona Diamondbacks
Location: Chase Field, Phoenix, AZ
Live Stream: Fubo (free trial)

Game Preview

Arizona sits 9 games back in the division at 60-53, while San Diego trails by 11 at 58-55 — but the wild card race is where this series lives. The two clubs have split their six head-to-head meetings evenly this season and won’t see each other again until the final series of the year in San Diego. That makes every game between them carry extra weight. Arizona has gone 14-6 since July 9, the best record in the National League over that span. San Diego has gone 12-8 in the same window. A winning series for either side creates meaningful separation in a crowded wild card picture.

Arizona Diamondbacks Team Statistics and Rankings

Win-Loss Record: 60-53
Home Record: 32-22
Away Record: 28-31
Division Record: 12-13
Streak: 1 Win streak
Winning Percentage: .531

San Diego Padres Team Statistics and Rankings

Win-Loss Record: 58-55
Home Record: 32-25
Away Record: 26-30
Division Record: 9-13
Streak: 1 Loss streak
Winning Percentage: .513

Stat Leaders

Arizona Diamondbacks (60-53, #2 in division)

Batting Average Leader: James McCann, 0.319
RBI Leader: Ketel Marte, 62 RBI
Home Run Leader: Ketel Marte, 19 HR
Runs Leader: Corbin Carroll, 67 Runs
Hits Leader: Ketel Marte, 109 Hits
Stolen Bases Leader: Geraldo Perdomo, 17 SB
ERA Leader: Gerardo Carrillo, 1.12 ERA
Strikeout Leader: Eduardo Rodriguez, 88 K
Wins Leader: Eduardo Rodriguez, 10 W
Saves Leader: Paul Sewald, 24 SV

San Diego Padres (58-55, #3 in division)

Batting Average Leader: Luis Rengifo, 0.353
RBI Leader: Manny Machado, 65 RBI
Home Run Leader: Manny Machado, 23 HR
Runs Leader: Manny Machado, 57 Runs
Hits Leader: Fernando Tatis Jr., 122 Hits
Stolen Bases Leader: Fernando Tatis Jr., 26 SB
ERA Leader: Mason Miller, 0.76 ERA
Strikeout Leader: Michael King, 114 K
Wins Leader: Adrian Morejon, 8 W
Saves Leader: Mason Miller, 28 SV

What to Watch For

Luis Rengifo, hitting .353, has given San Diego a genuine table-setter, and Samad Taylor — hitting .330 before landing on the injured list with an oblique injury — will be missed in that same role. His absence opens opportunity for players like Miguel Andujar, though he too is on the injured list with a wrist issue. Jake Cronenworth (.210, 3 HR, 16 RBI) has shown a knack for delivering in tight moments and figures to be a factor late in close games.

For Arizona, Gabriel Moreno (.298, 8 HR, 47 RBI) is listed as day-to-day for personal reasons, which could affect how the Diamondbacks construct their lineup. James McCann (.319) would step into a larger role if Moreno is unavailable. Nolan Arenado brings veteran presence with 15 home runs, 51 RBI, and 52 runs scored, giving Arizona a proven run producer in the middle of the order.

On the mound, Michael Soroka (3.07 ERA, 8 wins) has been one of Arizona’s most reliable starters, though he is currently on the 15-day injured list with a lower-body issue. Michael King leads San Diego’s staff with 114 strikeouts, giving the Padres a genuine frontline weapon. Mason Miller (0.76 ERA, 28 saves) waiting in the bullpen makes any late lead feel secure.

Arizona Diamondbacks Injury Report

Justin Martinez – Elbow (D60) – The Arizona Diamondbacks placed RHP Justin Martinez on the 60-day injured list as he recovers from right ulnar collateral ligament surgery.
Lourdes Gurriel Jr. – Adductor (D10) – The Arizona Diamondbacks placed OF Lourdes Gurriel on the 10-day injured list due to right adductor strain.
Ryne Nelson – Elbow (D60) – The Arizona Diamondbacks transferred RHP Ryne Nelson to the 60-day injured list.
Corbin Burnes – Elbow (D60) – The Arizona Diamondbacks placed RHP Corbin Burnes on the 60-day injured list as he recovers from right ulnar collateral ligament surgery.
Cristian Mena – Shoulder (D60) – The Arizona Diamondbacks placed RHP Cristian Mena on the 60-day injured list with strained right shoulder.
Gabriel Moreno – Personal (Day-to-Day) – Moreno was scratched from Monday’s (Aug. 3) game against the Phillies due to a family emergency.
Andrew Saalfrank – Shoulder (D60) – The Arizona Diamondbacks placed LHP Andrew Saalfrank on the 60-day injured list following his shoulder surgery.
Jordan Lawlar – Hamstring (D10) – The Arizona Diamondbacks placed OF Jordan Lawlar on the 10-day injured list due to right hamstring strain.
Blake Walston – Elbow (D60) – The Arizona Diamondbacks placed LHP Blake Walston on the 60-day injured list following left ulnar collateral ligament surgery.
Tommy Troy – Shoulder (D10) – The Arizona Diamondbacks placed OF Tommy Troy on the 10-day injured list with a right AC Joint.
A.J. Puk – Elbow (D60) – The Arizona Diamondbacks placed LHP A.J. Puk on the 60-day injured list.
Zac Gallen – Elbow (D60) – The Arizona Diamondbacks transferred RHP Zac Gallen to the 60-day injured list due to right elbow inflammation.
Drey Jameson – Hip (D15) – The Arizona Diamondbacks placed RHP Drey Jameson on the 15-day injured list due to right hip inflammation.
Michael Soroka – Lower-Body (D15) – The Arizona Diamondbacks placed RHP Michael Soroka on the 15-day injured list due to lower body injury.

San Diego Padres Injury Report

David Morgan – Knee (D15) – The San Diego Padres placed RHP David Morgan on the 15-day injured list due to a left knee inflammation.
Lucas Giolito – Elbow (D15) – The San Diego Padres placed RHP Lucas Giolito on the 15-day injured list with right elbow inflammation.
Miguel Andujar – Wrist (D10) – The San Diego Padres placed DH Miguel Andujar on the 10-day injured list due to fractured right wrist.
Joe Musgrove – Elbow (D60) – The San Diego Padres transferred RHP Joe Musgrove to the 60-day injured list due to his elbow surgery.
Jason Adam – Shoulder (D15) – The San Diego Padres placed RHP Jason Adam on the 15-day injured list with a right shoulder strain.
Samad Taylor – Oblique (D10) – The San Diego Padres placed OF Samad Taylor on the 10-day injured list due to right oblique strain.
Bryan Hoeing – Elbow (D60) – The San Diego Padres transferred RHP Bryan Hoeing from the 15-day injured list to the 60-day injured list due to a right elbow surgery.
Ramón Laureano – Hip (D60) – The San Diego Padres placed OF Ramón Laureano on the 60-day injured list.
Nick Pivetta – Elbow (D60) – The San Diego Padres transferred RHP Nick Pivetta from the 15-day injured list to the 60-day injured list with a right elbow inflammation.
Gavin Sheets – Plantar Fasciitis (Day-to-Day) – Sheets is not in Monday’s (Aug. 3) game against Arizona due to plantar fasciitis.

Arizona Diamondbacks Upcoming 2026 Schedule

August 04, 2026 vs San Diego Padres
August 05, 2026 vs San Diego Padres
August 06, 2026 vs San Diego Padres
August 07, 2026 vs Los Angeles Dodgers
August 08, 2026 vs Los Angeles Dodgers
August 09, 2026 vs Los Angeles Dodgers
August 10, 2026 vs Colorado Rockies
August 11, 2026 vs Colorado Rockies
August 12, 2026 vs Colorado Rockies
August 14, 2026 at Atlanta Braves

San Diego Padres Upcoming 2026 Schedule

August 04, 2026 at Arizona Diamondbacks
August 05, 2026 at Arizona Diamondbacks
August 06, 2026 at Arizona Diamondbacks
August 07, 2026 vs Houston Astros
August 08, 2026 vs Houston Astros
August 09, 2026 vs Houston Astros
August 10, 2026 vs Milwaukee Brewers
August 11, 2026 vs Milwaukee Brewers
August 12, 2026 vs Milwaukee Brewers
August 14, 2026 at Cleveland Guardians

Our game previews are produced programmatically using real-time data via Sportradar and AI writing tools. Articles are regularly reviewed for accuracy before publication.