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Nick Pivetta held Arizona to two hits over seven innings, Jake Cronenworth homered, and Fernando Tatis Jr. went 4-4 as the Padres beat the Diamondbacks 8-2 on Sunday to snap a 3-game losing streak.
The San Diego Padres have placed All-Star outfielder Jackson Merrill on the seven-day injured list on Sunday, a day after he suffered a concussion during Saturday night’s game against the Arizona Diamondbacks.
Diamondbacks manager Torey Lovullo's son, Nick Lovullo, manages the Cubs Class A affiliate in South Bend. The Diamondbacks signed Anthony DeSclafani and optioned Bryce Jarvis to Triple-A Reno. Diamondbacks right-hander Merrill Kelly jumped ahead of the San Diego Padres’ Jake Cronenworth with two quick strikes in the fourth inning on Sunday,