SignOnSanDiego.com · May 29, 2016
Padres rally but come up short vs D-backs
Arizona Diamondbacks' Paul Goldschmidt, right, celebrates his two-run home run against the San Diego Padres with Michael Bourn (1) during the second inning of a baseball game Saturday, May 28, 2016, in Phoenix. (AP Photo/Ross D. Franklin) The Associated PressPHOENIX (AP) — The San Diego Padres turned a rout into a nail-biter Saturday night but came up short in an 8-7 loss to the Arizona Diamondbacks.
The Padres trailed 8-1 through five innings but rallied to cut the lead to one with one out and a runner on first base in the ninth. Arizona closer Brad Ziegler, however, got Alexi Amarista to hit into a game-ending double play.