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The Arizona Diamondbacks defeated the San Diego Padres 3–1 on July 9 at Petco Park, with the visiting offense managing just enough production to overcome a low-scoring affair that fell well short of the Vegas total of 8.5 runs. Arizona's pitching staff dominated, allowing only 3 hits and 1 earned run while striking out 9, though the Diamondbacks' own hitters managed just 8 hits and a .237 average. San Diego's offense was particularly anemic, recording only 3 hits with a .225 average and .671 OPS, striking out 9 times despite drawing 3 walks. The Padres' pitching surrendered 8 hits and 3 earned runs with a 4.20 ERA, unable to contain Arizona's modest but sufficient run production. Both teams committed clean defense, but the Diamondbacks' pitching efficiency—allowing fewer than a hit per inning—proved the decisive factor in a game that featured both lineups struggling at the plate. Arizona's superior run prevention sets up a critical test in the series' remaining games.