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The San Diego Padres defeated the Arizona Diamondbacks 4–1 on July 7 at Petco Park in a low-scoring affair that fell well short of the 8.5-run Vegas total. San Diego's pitching staff dominated, striking out 8 batters while allowing just 5 hits and 0 earned runs across the game, though the offense remained anemic at .224 with only 6 hits and a .671 OPS. Arizona managed just 5 hits and struck out 8 times, producing a single run despite drawing 3 walks, leaving the team's pitching to absorb 4 earned runs on 6 Padres hits. The home team's lone home run and 4 RBI proved sufficient to overcome their offensive limitations, while Arizona's inability to generate power—zero home runs—severely constrained their scoring potential. Both teams struggled to post strong offensive numbers, with Arizona's .690 OPS barely outpacing San Diego's mark despite the run differential. The Padres' pitching efficiency, combined with Arizona's strikeout-prone approach, shaped a contest defined by defensive execution and opportunism rather than explosive scoring. San Diego's bullpen management will be critical as the division race continues.