The Arizona Diamondbacks offense powered by solo homers from Corbin Carroll and Evan Longoria picked up just enough to give the D-backs a lead over the Padres in the ninth inning. But reliever Scott McGough gave up back-to-back home runs and the game to San Diego in the bottom of the inning for a wild walk off finish.
The Diamondbacks still can’t find a reliable closer as the Padres walk off a close one in the ninth
By Derek Montilla
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Derek Montilla
Derek Montilla, occasionally known as The Mayor of PHNX, has covered the Arizona Diamondbacks beat for over 10 seasons. He's a career .093 hitter as an amateur with more errors than runs scored, so everyone decided that the press box was a better fit. The Arizona native is a diehard fan of all Valley sports and can also be found roaming free ringside at local pro wrestling shows.