Arizona Diamondbacks at San Diego Padres Preview - 7/7/25

Monday, July 7th, 2025

The San Diego Padres host the Arizona Diamondbacks on Monday, July 7, 2025, at Petco Park in San Diego. The game is scheduled to start at 8:40 PM EDT (7:40 PM local time). This marks the beginning of a four-game series between the NL West rivals.

Matchup Overview

The San Diego Padres enter the game with a 48-41 overall record, placing them second in the NL West division. They hold a strong 27-15 record at home. The Padres have found success when their offense is clicking, going 31-17 in games where they record at least eight hits.

The Arizona Diamondbacks are currently fourth in the NL West with a 44-46 overall record. They have a .500 record on the road at 21-21. As a team, Diamondbacks hitters have a collective batting average of .252, which ranks fourth in the National League.

This game is the fourth meeting between these two teams this season.

Pitching Probables

Arizona is expected to send Zac Gallen to the mound. He holds a 6-9 record with a 5.45 ERA, a 1.36 WHIP, and has recorded 98 strikeouts.

For the Padres, Yu Darvish is listed as the probable starter. His current record is 0-0.

Betting Information

The San Diego Padres are favored in this contest with odds of -134, while the Arizona Diamondbacks are the underdogs at +112. The over/under for total runs scored is set at 8 1/2.

Top Performers

San Diego Padres

Luis Arraez leads the Padres with a .292 batting average. He has accumulated 17 doubles, four triples, and four home runs. In the last 10 games, Xander Bogaerts has been productive, going 11 for 37 with a home run and two RBI.

Arizona Diamondbacks

Eugenio Suarez is a power threat for the Diamondbacks, hitting 16 doubles and 28 home runs. Ketel Marte has shown pop recently, hitting four home runs in his last 10 games, despite a 6 for 38 stretch.

Recent Form (Last 10 Games)

The Padres have a 5-5 record in their last 10 games, with a team batting average of .225 and an ERA of 3.82. They have been outscored by a total of 10 runs during this stretch.

The Diamondbacks have struggled recently, posting a 3-7 record in their last 10 contests. They have a team batting average of .223 and a higher ERA of 4.60, being outscored by six runs.

Injuries

San Diego Padres

Ryan Bergert (forearm) is on the 15-Day IL. Yu Darvish (elbow), Jhony Brito (forearm), and Joe Musgrove (elbow) are on the 60-Day IL. Michael King (shoulder) is on the 15-Day IL.

Arizona Diamondbacks

Tommy Henry (ulnar collateral ligament), Christian Montes De Oca (elbow), Justin Martinez (elbow), Cristian Mena (shoulder), Corbin Burnes (elbow), A.J. Puk (elbow), Jordan Montgomery (elbow), and Blake Walston (elbow) are on the 60-Day IL. Pavin Smith (oblique), Ryan Thompson (scapular strain), Ildemaro Vargas (foot), and Gabriel Moreno (hand) are on the 10-Day IL. Kendall Graveman (hip) is on the 15-Day IL.

In summary

The San Diego Padres host the Arizona Diamondbacks on Monday, July 7, 2025, at 8:40 PM EDT to begin a four-game series. The Padres hold a better record at 48-41 compared to the Diamondbacks' 44-46. San Diego is strong at home (27-15). Arizona's Zac Gallen is scheduled to pitch against San Diego's Yu Darvish. Luis Arraez leads the Padres in batting average, while Eugenio Suarez is a top power threat for the Diamondbacks. Both teams have had mixed recent performance. Several players are currently on the injured list for both clubs.

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