SAN DIEGO—Jake McCarthy’s two-run home run capped a six-run second inning and the Arizona Diamondbacks beat the San Diego Padres 9–3 on Sunday to salvage a split of their four-game series.
McCarthy and Kevin Newman each had three of Arizona’s 15 hits as the Diamondbacks rebounded after losing 10–3 and 13–1 on consecutive nights. The reigning National League champions, who won the series opener 4–3 on Thursday night, have won six of their past nine games, while the Padres have lost six of eight.
