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Plates three runs Friday Merrill went 1-for-4 with a triple and three RBI in a 10-8 win against Arizona on Friday.

Impact Merrill knocked in San Diego's first run on a groundout in the second inning and added a two-run triple in the fourth. The outfielder also put an end to a streak of three games in which he had struck out multiple times. Despite that recent stretch, punchouts haven't been a problem for Merrill in the majors -- he has a very tolerable 17.0 percent strikeout rate through 323 plate appearances. The rookie is proving to be a capable big-league hitter, slashing .289/.321/.456 with 12 home runs, 46 RBI, 40 runs and 10 stolen bases through 88 games.

JULY 6 • ROTOWIRE

Belts clutch homer Friday Profar went 1-for-4 with a solo home run and a walk in Friday's 10-8 win against the Diamondbacks.

Impact Profar's long ball was a big one, as it knotted up the score in the bottom of the ninth after Arizona had taken the lead with a six-run top of the frame. It also gave the outfielder two consecutive contests with a homer following a 19-game stretch during which he went deep just once. Profar is in the midst of his best big-league campaign, slashing .316/.409/.490 with 13 home runs, 57 RBI, 51 runs and five stolen bases over 364 plate appearances.

JULY 6 • ROTOWIRE

Belts clutch homer Friday Profar went 1-for-4 with a solo home run and a walk in Friday's 10-8 win against the Diamondbacks.

Impact Profar's long ball was a big one, as it knotted up the score in the bottom of the ninth after Arizona had taken the lead with a six-run top of the frame. It also gave the outfielder two consecutive contests with a homer following a 19-game stretch during which he went deep just once. Profar is in the midst of his best big-league campaign, slashing .316/.409/.490 with 13 home runs, 57 RBI, 51 runs and five stolen bases over 364 plate appearances.

JULY 6 • ROTOWIRE

Padres' clutch hitting becoming the norm, to D-backs' detriment The way Manny Machado figured it, a one-run deficit going into the bottom of the ninth wasn’t a big deal, even if the San Diego Padres had j...

JULY 6 • NEWSOBSERVER.COM

Machado leads Padres against the Diamondbacks after 4-hit performance

The San Diego Padres take on the Arizona Diamondbacks after Manny Machado's four-hit game on Friday

JULY 6 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

How to Watch Padres vs. Diamondbacks: TV Channel & Live Stream - July 6

Preview the July 6 matchup between the San Diego Padres and Arizona Diamondbacks with recent trends, how to watch, livestream info, and more...

JULY 6 • DATA SKRIVE

Manny Machado's 9th-inning homer lifts Padres past D-backs Manny Machado’s two-run homer in the bottom of the ninth inning Friday night lifted the San Diego Padres to a 10-8 win over the visiting Ari...

JULY 6 • THENEWSTRIBUNE.COM

Manny Machado blasts 2-run HR in 9th to lift Padres past Diamondbacks Manny Machado’s two-run homer in the bottom of the ninth inning Friday night lifted the San Diego Padres to a 10-8 win over the visiting Ari...

JULY 6 • NEWSOBSERVER.COM

Manny Machado blasts 2-run HR in 9th to lift Padres past Diamondbacks Manny Machado’s two-run homer in the bottom of the ninth inning Friday night lifted the San Diego Padres to a 10-8 win over the visiting Ari...

JULY 6 • KANSASCITY.COM

Knocks 10th homer Higashioka went 3-for-4 with a home run and three RBI in Friday's 10-8 win over the Diamondbacks.

Impact Higashioka has launched five of his 10 homers this season over his last nine games. He went deep in the sixth inning of this contest to stretch the Padres' lead to 7-2. The catcher is at a .220/.254/.541 slash line with 25 RBI, 15 runs scored, three doubles and a triple over 114 plate appearances. Higashioka's playing time is likely to decrease with Luis Campusano (thumb) getting activated from the injured list Friday, but the former played well enough in the latter's absence to justify a timeshare role behind the dish.

JULY 6 • ROTOWIRE

Knocks 10th homer Higashioka went 3-for-4 with a home run and three RBI in Friday's 10-8 win over the Diamondbacks.

Impact Higashioka has launched five of his 10 homers this season over his last nine games. He went deep in the sixth inning of this contest to stretch the Padres' lead to 7-2. The catcher is at a .220/.254/.541 slash line with 25 RBI, 15 runs scored, three doubles and a triple over 114 plate appearances. Higashioka's playing time is likely to decrease with Luis Campusano (thumb) getting activated from the injured list Friday, but the former played well enough in the latter's absence to justify a timeshare role behind the dish.

JULY 6 • ROTOWIRE

Delivers walk-off homer Machado went 4-for-5 with a two-run home run, a double and three total runs scored in Friday's 10-8 win over the Diamondbacks.

Impact The Padres blew a five-run lead in the top of the ninth inning, but Machado saved the day with his walk-off blast. He had started to go cold, going 2-for-15 over his previous four games, but he's now slugged five homers and added 11 RBI over his last nine contests. The third baseman is at a .270/.320/.425 slash line with 12 long balls, 49 RBI, 42 runs scored and five stolen bases through 84 games this season.

JULY 6 • ROTOWIRE

Delivers walk-off homer Machado went 4-for-5 with a two-run home run, a double and three total runs scored in Friday's 10-8 win over the Diamondbacks.

Impact The Padres blew a five-run lead in the top of the ninth inning, but Machado saved the day with his walk-off blast. He had started to go cold, going 2-for-15 over his previous four games, but he's now slugged five homers and added 11 RBI over his last nine contests. The third baseman is at a .270/.320/.425 slash line with 12 long balls, 49 RBI, 42 runs scored and five stolen bases through 84 games this season.

JULY 6 • ROTOWIRE

Takes blown save Suarez allowed three runs on four hits in one-third of an inning to take a blown save in Friday's 10-8 win over the Diamondbacks.

Impact Suarez has typically been dominant when called upon, but he served up a grand slam to Alek Thomas, allowing three inherited runners to score, and then a two-run home run to Randal Grichuk. While the Diamondbacks briefly took an 8-7 lead, Stephen Kolek was able to finish off the inning, and the Padres rallied to win in their half of the ninth. Both of Suarez's blown saves this year have come over his last eight appearances, a span in which he's given up six runs (five earned) across 6.1 innings. He's at a 1.77 ERA, 0.87 WHIP and 33:7 K:BB through 35.2 innings overall while adding 22 saves and a hold.

JULY 6 • ROTOWIRE

Takes blown save Suarez allowed three runs on four hits in one-third of an inning to take a blown save in Friday's 10-8 win over the Diamondbacks.

Impact Suarez has typically been dominant when called upon, but he served up a grand slam to Alek Thomas, allowing three inherited runners to score, and then a two-run home run to Randal Grichuk. While the Diamondbacks briefly took an 8-7 lead, Stephen Kolek was able to finish off the inning, and the Padres rallied to win in their half of the ninth. Both of Suarez's blown saves this year have come over his last eight appearances, a span in which he's given up six runs (five earned) across 6.1 innings. He's at a 1.77 ERA, 0.87 WHIP and 33:7 K:BB through 35.2 innings overall while adding 22 saves and a hold.

JULY 6 • ROTOWIRE

Steady in no-decision Vasquez allowed two runs on six hits and a walk while striking out six over 6.1 innings in a no-decision versus the Diamondbacks on Friday.

Impact Vasquez gave up a two-run home run to Joc Pederson in the first inning, but that was the extent of his damage. The Padres built up a 7-2 lead by the time he left, but the bullpen's meltdown cost Vasquez his chance at the win. This was his third quality start of the year, and he's allowed just three runs over his last 15.1 innings. Overall, Vasquez is at a 4.66 ERA, 1.60 WHIP and 38:14 K:BB through 58 innings over 12 starts this season. He's projected to make his next start at home versus the Mariners, assuming the Padres skip Adam Mazur in the rotation with two off days next week.

JULY 6 • ROTOWIRE

Steady in no-decision Vasquez allowed two runs on six hits and a walk while striking out six over 6.1 innings in a no-decision versus the Diamondbacks on Friday.

Impact Vasquez gave up a two-run home run to Joc Pederson in the first inning, but that was the extent of his damage. The Padres built up a 7-2 lead by the time he left, but the bullpen's meltdown cost Vasquez his chance at the win. This was his third quality start of the year, and he's allowed just three runs over his last 15.1 innings. Overall, Vasquez is at a 4.66 ERA, 1.60 WHIP and 38:14 K:BB through 58 innings over 12 starts this season. He's projected to make his next start at home versus the Mariners, assuming the Padres skip Adam Mazur in the rotation with two off days next week.

JULY 6 • ROTOWIRE

Profar hits tying HR, Machado belts walk-off 2-run shot, Padres edge Diamondbacks 10-8

All-Star Jurickson Profar hit a tying home run leading off the ninth and Manny Machado walked it off with a two-run shot as the San Diego Padres took a wild 10-8 win over the Arizo...

JULY 6 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Manny Machado's walk-off home run caps Padres rally, provides redemption in win over Diamondbacks Slugger’s two-run shot in bottom of ninth comes after San Diego’s bullpen blows a 5-run lead in the top half

JULY 6 • SANDIEGOUNIONTRIBUNE.COM

Padres vs. Diamondbacks Prediction, Odds, Picks - July 6

Preview the July 6 matchup between the San Diego Padres and Arizona Diamondbacks with odds over/under, game spread, betting lines and more.

JULY 6 • DATA SKRIVE

Fernando Tatis Jr. unlikely to play in All-Star Game, Padres manager Mike Shildt says

San Diego Padres manager Mike Shildt says star right fielder Fernando Tatis Jr. is unlikely to play in the All-Star Game due to a stress reaction in his right thigh bone

JULY 6 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Officially activated The Padres reinstated Campusano (thumb) from the 10-day injured list Friday.

Impact A bruised thumb has kept Campusano on the IL since June 22, though he's managed to go 2-for-15 with four RBI in four rehab games at Single-A. He'll take a seat Friday while Kyle Higashioka catches for Randy Vasquez, but Campusano is slated to return behind the plate Sunday.

JULY 6 • ROTOWIRE

Officially activated The Padres reinstated Campusano (thumb) from the 10-day injured list Friday.

Impact A bruised thumb has kept Campusano on the IL since June 22, though he's managed to go 2-for-15 with four RBI in four rehab games at Single-A. He'll take a seat Friday while Kyle Higashioka catches for Randy Vasquez, but Campusano is slated to return behind the plate Sunday.

JULY 6 • ROTOWIRE

Optioned to Triple-A The Padres optioned Rosario to Triple-A El Paso on Friday.

Impact With Luis Campusano (thumb) returning from the injured list, Rosario will end up as the odd man out of San Diego's active roster. The 24-year-old has slashed .245/.286/.528 in 57 plate appearances with the Padres this season, and his OPS jumps up to 1.022 at Triple-A. Should the Padres run into any problems with infield depth in the future, Rosario would be a likely candidate to rejoin the big-league squad.

JULY 5 • ROTOWIRE

Optioned to Triple-A The Padres optioned Rosario to Triple-A El Paso on Friday.

Impact With Luis Campusano (thumb) returning from the injured list, Rosario will end up as the odd man out on San Diego's active roster. The 24-year-old has slashed .245/.286/.528 in 57 plate appearances with the Padres this season, and his OPS is 1.022 at Triple-A. Should the Padres run into any problems with infield depth in the future, Rosario would be a likely candidate to rejoin the big-league squad.

JULY 5 • ROTOWIRE