Padres Crushed 10-4, Mize Struggles in Debut as Playoff Spot Hangs in Balance
San Diego's offense was nearly shut out by Mitch Bratt while Casey Mize's first start was a disappointment, raising stakes for the series finale.
The Diamondbacks defeated the Padres 10-4 in a game with playoff implications. Casey Mize's debut start went poorly for San Diego. Padres hitters managed just one hit across seven innings against Arizona's Mitch Bratt. The series finale carries tiebreaker significance, putting pressure on the Padres to rebound.
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