Arizona Diamondbacks Rally Past San Diego Padres 12-7 in Mexico City Series

April 27, 2026 — The Arizona Diamondbacks secured a 12-7 victory over the San Diego Padres in the second game of the Mexico City Series at Alfredo Harp Helú Stadium, splitting the two-game set after a dramatic sixth-inning grand slam by Tim Tawa sparked a six-run seventh inning.

The Diamondbacks trailed 7-2 entering the seventh inning before mounting a rally that began with consecutive one-out singles from José Fernández, Nolan Arenado, and Alek Thomas off Padres reliever David Morgan, loading the bases. Tawa then delivered a liner over the left-field wall for his first home run of the season, cutting the deficit to 7-3.

After Bradgley Rodríguez entered the game for San Diego, he surrendered a double to Ildemaro Vargas, who finished the night a single shy of hitting for the cycle. Rodríguez then walked Corbin Carroll before allowing a go-ahead two-run double to Lourdes Gurriel Jr., putting Arizona ahead 8-7.

Vargas continued his offensive surge in the eighth inning, launching a three-run triple off Ron Marinaccio to extend the lead to 11-7. Earlier in the game, Vargas had homered off Michael King in the sixth inning, marking his 23rd consecutive game with a hit — the longest active streak in Major League Baseball and the longest to start a season since Pablo Sandoval’s 20-game streak in 2012 for the San Francisco Giants.

Ryan Thompson earned the win with a scoreless seventh inning in relief, improving to 2-0 on the season. Fernández also contributed offensively with a home run for Arizona.

For the Padres, Manny Machado powered the offense with two home runs and five RBIs, while Luis Campusano added a solo shot.

Despite six home runs being hit in the game, the total fell short of the 11 home runs recorded during the Padres’ 2023 Mexico City series against the San Francisco Giants.

The victory marked the Diamondbacks’ first win in the series after dropping the opener, setting up a split of the two-game MLB International Series hosted in Mexico City.

Key Takeaways

• Tim Tawa hit his first home run of the season — a grand slam — to ignite Arizona’s sixth-inning rally.
• Ildemaro Vargas extended his hitting streak to 23 games, the longest in MLB since the start of the 2024 season.
• The Diamondbacks overcame a 5-run deficit with a six-run seventh inning to win 12-7.
• Ryan Thompson pitched a scoreless seventh inning in relief to earn the win.
• Manny Machado led the Padres with two home runs and five RBIs.

Frequently Asked Questions

Where was the game played?

The game was played at Alfredo Harp Helú Stadium in Mexico City as part of the MLB Mexico City Series.

What is Ildemaro Vargas’ hitting streak?

Vargas extended his hitting streak to 23 consecutive games, dating back to the previous season. It is the longest active streak in Major League Baseball and the longest to initiate a season since Pablo Sandoval’s 20-game streak in 2012.

Did Tim Tawa hit a grand slam?

Yes, Tim Tawa hit a grand slam in the seventh inning — his first home run of the 2026 season — to help spark Arizona’s rally.

Who won the game?

The Arizona Diamondbacks defeated the San Diego Padres 12-7 in the second game of the Mexico City Series.