Kim, Cronenworth and Higashioka Homer to Back Waldron in the Padres’ 13–1 Win Against Arizona

Kim, Cronenworth and Higashioka Homer to Back Waldron in the Padres’ 13–1 Win Against Arizona
San Diego Padres' Jake Cronenworth (C) celebrates with teammates Jurickson Profar, and Fernando Tatis Jr. after hitting a three-run home run during the fourth inning of a baseball game against the Arizona Diamondbacks in San Diego on June 8, 2024. Gregory Bull/AP Photo
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SAN DIEGO—Knuckleballer Matt Waldron combined with two relievers on a five-hitter, and Ha-Seong-Kim and Jake Cronenworth each hit a three-run homer for the San Diego Padres in a 13–1 win against the Arizona Diamondbacks on Saturday night.

Kyle Higashioka hit a solo homer. David Peralta, who spent his first 8 1/2 seasons with the Diamondbacks, reached base five straight times and had three hits, two RBIs and scored twice. Cronenworth also had an RBI single to tie his season high.