Arizona Diamondbacks Walk-Off San Diego Padres 8-7 After Wild 9th-Inning Rally

Saturday, June 14th, 2025

PHOENIX -- Geraldo Perdomo’s bases-loaded triple tied the game and Josh Naylor’s infield hit scored Perdomo with the winning run as the Arizona Diamondbacks scored five times in the ninth inning to shock the San Diego Padres 8-7 on Saturday night.

It was 7-3 Padres heading into the ninth. Pavin Smith, Gabriel Moreno and Alek Thomas singled against Padres closer Robert Suárez, working in a non-save situation.

Ketel Marte beat out an infield hit to score a run and set the stage for Perdomo, who lined one into the right-field corner to score all three runners. Adrian Morejon relieved Suárez, and Naylor, on the first pitch, hit a grounder to first but Perdomo beat the throw home to secure the walk-off win.

The Padres scored four runs in the seventh inning to take a 5-3 lead on Fernando Tatis Jr.’s bases-loaded single and Manny Machado’s two-run double off Ryan Thompson, who had relieved starter Zac Gallen.

Eugenio Suárez’s three-run homer in the fifth off Ryan Bergert put the Diamondbacks ahead 3-1. Suarez’s homer, his 20th, tied Corbin Carroll for the team lead.

Gallen was charged with four runs in 6 1/3 innings. He walked four and struck out five.

Bergert, making his third career start, lasted five innings. He gave up three hits and three runs, striking out eight.

Gavin Sheets was 3 for 3 for San Diego, including his 12th homer.

Padres center fielder Jackson Merrill left the game after he was caught stealing to end the seventh inning. Merrill slid head first and was tagged on the helmet by Marte. He eventually walked off under his own power. Brandon Lockridge replaced Merrill in center.

Key Moment

Marte was originally called out at first base in the ninth inning but the Diamondbacks challenged the call. Replay showed he just beat the throw for an infield hit, keeping the inning alive before Perdomo's tying triple.

Key Stat

The Diamondbacks (36-35) are over .500 for the first time since May 23.

Up Next

San Diego starts RHP Nick Pivetta against Arizona RHP Merrill Kelly in Sunday’s series finale.

In summary

The Arizona Diamondbacks defeated the San Diego Padres 8-7 in a dramatic comeback on June 14, 2025. The Diamondbacks scored five runs in the bottom of the ninth inning, capped by Geraldo Perdomo's game-tying bases-loaded triple and Josh Naylor's walk-off infield single, after trailing 7-3 entering the final frame. Key contributions included Eugenio Suárez's three-run homer for Arizona and Fernando Tatis Jr. and Manny Machado driving in runs for San Diego earlier in the game. The win put the Diamondbacks over .500 for the first time in weeks.

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