Kepler's Historic Night
Christian Walker’s Arizona Diamondbacks teammate Kepler delivered a career-defining performance, hitting three home runs to lead the Diamondbacks to an 8-0 victory over the San Diego Padres on Tuesday at Petco Park. This marked Kepler’s first multi-homer game since returning from an 80-game suspension.
Kepler’s first blast came in the third inning, a 417-foot shot to right field that drove in two runs and extended Arizona’s lead to 6-0. He added a solo shot in the fourth inning, a 377-foot drive to right, and a third solo homer in the sixth inning, a 361-foot blast to left. The three-home run total was the only offensive highlight for Arizona, but it proved sufficient to secure the win.
Diamondbacks Offense Dominates
Arizona’s scoring began early in the first inning. Marte scored on a throwing error by pitcher Walker Buehler, with Perdomo stealing second. Perdomo later scored on another throwing error by Buehler, with Kepler singled to left and safe at second on a throwing error by left fielder Taylor. Moreno also reached third on an error. In the third inning, Gurriel Jr. singled to right, driving in Carroll to make it 3-0. Perdomo’s fourth-inning homer made it 7-0, and Arenado’s sixth-inning homer capped the scoring at 8-0.
The Diamondbacks’ offense was efficient, capitalizing on defensive mistakes and Kepler’s power. The team’s total of eight runs was distributed across multiple innings, with Kepler providing the bulk of the production.
