Padres rally against the Diamondbacks and strike first in the Mexico City Series

Mexico. The San Diego Padres came from behind to defeat the Arizona Diamondbacks 6-4 in the start of the Mexico City Series 2026, held at the Alfredo Harp Helú Stadium, solidifying their reputation as one of the most resilient teams of the season.

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San Diego erased an early 4-0 deficit and took control of the game with a decisive four-run rally in the seventh inning. Ty France was key by hitting two home runs, while the bullpen responded again with solidity, led by Mason Miller, who extended his scoreless streak to 34.2 innings, setting a franchise record. Venezuelan Germán Márquez also played a decisive role by recovering from a complicated second inning and completing six innings with four runs, keeping his team in the game until the comeback. With this triumph, the Padres have won six consecutive series and improve their record to 18-8, the best in Major League Baseball so far. In addition, they achieved five comebacks of at least four runs this month, one short of the historical record. For the Diamondbacks, starting pitcher Zac Gallen left early due to discomfort, while defensive errors and a lack of production in the final innings ended up costing the game. The atmosphere in Mexico City was another protagonist, with a fanbase in favor of San Diego, which celebrated a new comeback in a setting that has already become favorable ground for the Californian team.