Diamondbacks Dominate Padres 11-1 in Cactus League Finale

The Arizona Diamondbacks closed out their Cactus League schedule in spectacular fashion, delivering an impressive 11-1 victory over the San Diego Padres. This marked their largest margin of victory in spring training, showcasing both offensive power and solid pitching. Gabriel Moreno was the standout performer, hitting two home runs and adding a double, bringing his spring total to three home runs. Jorge Barrosa also contributed significantly, hitting his third long ball of the spring, while Ildemaro Vargas added his second home run to the mix.

As a team, the Diamondbacks amassed a remarkable sixteen hits, with Ryan Waldschmidt joining Moreno in the three-hit club. Barrosa’s performance included a single alongside his home run, and Ben McLaughlin drew two walks, highlighting the team’s offensive depth. With this victory, Arizona finished strong, going 7-1-1 over their final nine games of the spring season.

The pitching staff matched the offensive effort, limiting the Padres to just five hits and two walks throughout the game. The game was a bullpen affair for the Diamondbacks, with opener John Curtiss tossing two scoreless innings, registering a walk and striking out four batters. Brandyn Garcia showed resilience by striking out two of the three batters he faced, while Juan Morillo was the only pitcher to allow a run, giving up a solo home run in the fourth inning. The bullpen then took over, with Shawn Dubin delivering two more scoreless innings, followed by Yilber Diaz, Logan Mercado, and Taylor Rashi, who kept the Padres at bay for the remainder of the game.

Looking ahead, the Diamondbacks will return to Chase Field for the first of two warm-up games against the Cleveland Guardians. First pitch is scheduled for 6:40 pm, with Merrill Kelly taking the mound for Arizona.

Note: This recap is an independently written summary based on publicly available reporting.