ARIZONA DIAMONDBACKS NEWS

Ian Kennedy - Struggles with command Kennedy (0-1) was tagged with the loss Saturday against the Padres after allowing two runs on two hits and a walk. He also tossed a wild pitch.

Impact Kennedy entered the game in the eighth inning when the game was tied 2-2, but he wasn't sharp and gave up the deciding runs on back-to-back at-bats via an RBI single from Eric Hosmer and a sac fly from Austin Nola. Eventually, Kennedy needed 24 pitches to complete the inning, but the Diamondbacks couldn't recover and as a result, he got tagged with the loss in his season debut.

APRIL 10, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Zach Davies - Walks three Saturday Davies didn't factor into the decision Saturday against the Padres after allowing two runs on four hits and three walks across five innings. He struck out three.

Impact Davies was just three outs away from posting a quality start in an outing in which 43 of his 75 pitches went for strikes. He's looking to rebound from a 2021 season in which he posted a 5.78 ERA across 32 starts with the Cubs, and while he was far from perfect in this one and recorded more walks than strikeouts, it was still a decent performance as he limited the damage. Davies is expected to make his next start next week in the series against the Mets.

APRIL 10, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Diamondbacks' Merrill Kelly hoping added velocity is here to stay Right-hander Merrill Kelly was throwing harder on Friday night, an encouraging sign for the Diamondbacks.

APRIL 10, 2022 • AZCENTRAL.COM

San Diego Padres and Arizona Diamondbacks meet in game 4 of series

The San Diego Padres play the Arizona Diamondbacks with a 2-1 series lead

APRIL 10, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Davies' D-backs debut a good one to build on PHOENIX -- For the first time this season, the D-backs had a hit before the seventh inning. But there still wasn’t quite enough offense Satu...

APRIL 10, 2022 • MLB.COM

Hosmer, Machado help Padres pull away late, top D-backs 5-2

Eric Hosmer hit a go-ahead RBI single in the eighth, Manny Machado added an RBI double and the San Diego Padres beat the Arizona Diamondbacks 5-2

APRIL 10, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Longtime Diamondbacks radio voice Greg Schulte to call only home games this season Radio voice Greg Schulte won’t be on the road for Diamondbacks games this season.

APRIL 10, 2022 • AZCENTRAL.COM

Carson Kelly - On bench Saturday Kelly isn't starting Saturday's game against the Padres.

Impact Kelly went 0-for-7 with a run and two strikeouts while starting the first two games of the season. Jose Herrera will start behind the dish and bat ninth Saturday.

APRIL 9, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Drew Ellis - Takes seat Saturday Ellis isn't starting Saturday's game against the Padres.

Impact Ellis started in each of the first two games of the regular season and went 0-for-4 with two strikeouts. Sergio Alcantara will start at the hot corner and bat eighth Saturday.

APRIL 9, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Padres Daily: Starting pitching what it needs to be; Abrams' hitless big night; Profar makes Peralta mad Rotation showing value early; Eric Hosmer off to a hot start (again); all-around strong debut by top prospect

APRIL 9, 2022 • SANDIEGOUNIONTRIBUNE.COM

Cooper Hummel - Starts against lefty Hummel served as the designated hitter and batted leadoff against left-handed starter Sean Manaea in Friday's 3-0 loss to San Diego. He went 0-for-4 with a strikeout.

Impact Hummel is a switch-hitting outfielder and one of the few righty hitters available for Diamondbacks manager Torey Lovullo. This would have been a spot for Jordan Luplow, but his oblique injury landed him on the injured list to start the season. More will be learned about Lovullo's plans against southpaws Sunday, when San Diego's scheduled starter is lefty Blake Snell.

APRIL 9, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

David Peralta - Breaks up no-hitter Peralta went 1-for-3 in Friday's 3-0 loss to the Padres.

Impact Peralta's eighth-inning single was the Diamondbacks' first of two hits on the night, after starter Sean Manaea held them hitless through seven frames. It was the second consecutive game in which the Diamondbacks failed to generate a basehit against a San Diego starter. Overall, Arizona's offense is 5-for-55 through two games.

APRIL 9, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Carson Kelly - Moves up against lefty Kelly went 0-for-4 with two strikeouts in Friday's 3-0 loss to the Padres.

Impact Kelly batted third against left-handed starter Sean Manaea on Friday after slotting in at the six-hole against a righty the previous night. Arizona manager Torey Lovullo likes to play with the order based on the handedness of the opposing starter, so it would appear the righty-hitting Kelly will slot higher against southpaws. Thus far, it doesn't matter which hand the starter throws with, Arizona's offense has fizzled. Kelly is 0-for-7 through two games, and the lineup has not hit safely against two San Diego starters over 13 innings while going 5-for-55 overall.

APRIL 9, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Arizona Diamondbacks host the San Diego Padres Saturday

The Arizona Diamondbacks host the San Diego Padres on Saturday

APRIL 9, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Merrill Kelly - Four scoreless innings Kelly took the no-decision in Friday's 3-0 loss to San Diego, allowing no runs on four hits and two walks with seven strikeouts across four innings.

Impact Kelly quieted a potent San Diego offense and was able to keep Arizona competitive until the bullpen caved. Manager Torey Lovullo only let Kelly get through the lineup twice, as the Padres made him grind through a couple of innings -- a 28-pitch first inning and 25-pitch fourth inning -- that inflated his pitch count to 75. The 33-year-old lines up to face the Mets for his next start on Friday.

APRIL 9, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Manaea brilliant on mound, Padres top Diamondbacks 3-0

San Diego newcomer Sean Manaea was brilliant on the mound through seven no-hit innings, Jurickson Profar hit a two-run homer and the Padres beat the Arizona Diamondbacks 3-0 on Fri...

APRIL 9, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Padres' Manaea pitching no-hitter through 7 vs. Diamondbacks PHOENIX (AP) — San Diego Padres newcomer Sean Manaea is pitching a no-hitter through seven innings against the Arizona Diamondbacks.

APRIL 9, 2022 • AJC.COM

Padres' Manaea has no-hitter through 6 vs. Diamondbacks San Diego Padres newcomer Sean Manaea is pitching a no-hitter through six innings against the Arizona Diamondbacks.

APRIL 9, 2022 • NEWSOBSERVER.COM

Padres' Manaea has no-hitter through 6 vs. Diamondbacks San Diego Padres newcomer Sean Manaea is pitching a no-hitter through six innings against the Arizona Diamondbacks.

APRIL 9, 2022 • CHARLOTTEOBSERVER.COM

Peralta's single in 8th ends no-hit bid by San Diego Padres

Arizona’s David Peralta has lined a leadoff single in the eighth inning, ending another no-hit bid by the San Diego Padres

APRIL 9, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Seth Beer finds calm at plate as fans energized by name, home run Seth Beer says his name -- and the response it tends to generate -- has forced him to learn to control his emotions.

APRIL 9, 2022 • AZCENTRAL.COM

Seth Beer - Out of Friday's lineup Beer is not in the lineup for Friday's game against the Padres.

Impact Beer walked off San Diego with a three-run homer Opening Day, but he'll still make his way to the bench for the second game of the season. Cooper Hummel will bat leadoff as the designated hitter for the Diamondbacks on Friday.

APRIL 8, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Joe Mantiply - Arizona Diamondbacks - RP - Stats, News, Career Info Joe Mantiply - #35 - Relief Pitcher - Arizona Diamondbacks - Get the latest news, highlights, and career stats for Joe Mantiply from CBSSpor...

APRIL 8, 2022 • SCOUT.COM

Guy Named Beer Hits Walk-Off Homer on National Beer Day Seth Beer had a big day.

APRIL 8, 2022 • THEBIGLEAD.COM

Former Clemson Tiger Seth Beer Hits Walk-Off Homer on Opening Day Seth Beer’s three-run shot turns a 2-1 deficit into a 4-2 victory for the Arizona Diamondbacks on Thursday.

APRIL 8, 2022 • NEWSOBSERVER.COM