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The Arizona Diamondbacks dominated the San Diego Padres 11–1 on March 22 at Peoria Stadium in a lopsided spring training matchup. Arizona's offense was relentless, accumulating 16 hits and four home runs while driving in all 11 runs, posting a .275 batting average and .818 OPS despite striking out 11 times. The Diamondbacks' pitching staff was equally impressive, limiting San Diego to just five hits and one earned run with an ERA of 5.68, though both teams matched 11 strikeouts. The Padres managed only five hits and a single run on the strength of one home run, with their pitching allowing 16 hits and 11 earned runs for a bloated 5.85 ERA—a stark contrast to Arizona's offensive explosion and pitching efficiency. San Diego's inability to generate offensive pressure, evidenced by 11 strikeouts and a .820 OPS that masked poor run production, suggests continued lineup struggles heading into the regular season. Arizona's balanced attack across both hitting and pitching depth signals the Diamondbacks could carry this momentum into their opening series.