Luis Arráez, Ramón Laureano Lead San Diego Padres to 11th Inning Win Over Arizona Diamondbacks – August 5, 2025

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Padres Outlast Diamondbacks in 11 Innings With 10-5 Victory

The San Diego Padres secured a hard-fought 10-5 win over the Arizona Diamondbacks in an 11-inning showdown. Luis Arráez delivered the go-ahead single in the top of the 11th, breaking a tie and igniting a five-run rally that powered the Padres to victory.

Arráez and Laureano Lead the Charge

Luis Arráez, despite being hitless in his previous five at-bats, came through in the clutch. His bloop single to short left field brought home Fernando Tatis Jr. from second base, providing San Diego with a 6-5 lead. The Padres capitalized on the momentum, scoring four additional runs in the inning to seal their eighth win in the last ten games.

Ramón Laureano was a key contributor, going 3-for-5 with three RBIs. Acquired at the trade deadline, Laureano made an immediate impact, highlighted by a two-run double in the seventh inning that put the Padres ahead 5-3. Over five games with San Diego, Laureano is now 8-for-22 at the plate.

Diamondbacks Powered by Gurriel’s Homers

Lourdes Gurriel Jr. led the Diamondbacks' offense, launching two home runs in the game. He opened the scoring with a two-run homer in the first and later tied the contest 5-5 in the eighth with his second shot. Notably, his eighth-inning blast came off a 103.9 mph fastball, the fastest pitch hit for a home run since MLB introduced pitch tracking in 2008.

Bullpens Play Essential Roles

Arizona starter Ryne Nelson pitched 5 2/3 solid innings, allowing two runs while striking out eight. However, the D-backs' bullpen could not hold the lead, surrendering four consecutive walks in the sixth inning to hand the Padres a tying run.

Key Moment: Iglesias’ Defensive Gem

San Diego’s third baseman Jose Iglesias made a pivotal defensive play in the 10th inning. With runners threatening, Iglesias fielded a ground ball, stepped on third base, and fired to first for an inning-ending double play, keeping the score tied and setting the stage for the Padres’ big 11th inning.

Padres’ 11th-Inning Offensive Explosion

The Padres tallied six hits in their decisive 11th-inning rally, showcasing timely hitting up and down the lineup to pull away from the Diamondbacks.

What’s Next

San Diego will send left-hander Nestor Cortes (1-1, 9.00 ERA) to the mound for the next game of the series, while Arizona counters with right-hander Anthony DeSclafani (1-2, 4.91 ERA).

In summary

The San Diego Padres extended their hot streak by outlasting the Arizona Diamondbacks 10-5 in 11 innings, led by Luis Arráez’s clutch hitting and Ramón Laureano’s productive night at the plate. Lourdes Gurriel Jr. powered Arizona with two homers, but bullpen woes cost the Diamondbacks late. With their eighth win in ten games, the Padres continue to build momentum as the series continues.

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