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The Arizona Diamondbacks dominated the San Diego Padres 8–0 on July 6 at Petco Park, far exceeding the Vegas total of 8.5 runs in a one-sided affair. Arizona's offense proved decisive despite a modest .237 batting average, combining 11 hits with 3 home runs and 7 RBIs to put the game out of reach early. The Padres managed only 8 hits while striking out 11 times and drawing zero walks, posting a meager .671 OPS that reflected their offensive struggles. Arizona's pitching staff was equally impressive, allowing just 8 hits and zero earned runs while recording 11 strikeouts and walking none—a near-flawless outing. San Diego's defense compounded their offensive woes with 2 errors, contributing to the lopsided margin. The Padres' pitching staff surrendered all 8 runs on 11 hits, though their ERA of 4.26 masks the damage inflicted in this particular contest. This shutout loss represents a significant momentum shift in the series, with Arizona's balanced attack and dominant pitching establishing early control of the matchup.