The Hangover 2020 – Games 14-16
Game 15
Diamondbacks 3, Padres 2
Winning Pitcher: Merrill Kelly (2-1, 2.29)
Losing Pitcher: Chris Paddack (2-1, 3.18)
Save: Archie Bradley (3)
The Padres (8-7) scored fewer runs, 3-2, than the Arizona Diamondbacks (6-9) in the second game of three at Petco Park. Chris Paddack (2-1, 3.18) gave up three runs on five hits and two walks with six strikeouts in five and two-thirds innings. Starling Marte scored on a Stephen Vogt sacrifice fly in the fourth inning. Marte and Vogt each hit solo home runs in the sixth inning.
Merrill Kelly (2-1, 2.29) allowed one run on six hits and no walks while striking out four in six innings. Fernando Tatís Jr. once again led off the first inning with a solo home run and hit another solo home run in the eighth inning.
Media
Marté, Vogt homer to carry Diamondbacks over Padres 3-2 – Bernie Wilson, Associated Press
Another leadoff blast for Tatis on 2-HR night – AJ Cassavell, MLB.com
2 D-backs hit 1st HRs as Kelly’s gem fuels win – Steve Gilbert, MLB.com