Diamondbacks’ Bullpen Mismanagement in Mexico City Hands Padres the Win Late

Things couldn’t have started much better for the Arizona Diamondbacks in Game 1 of the Mexico City Series against the division-rival San Diego Padres. Zac Gallen was dealing early, and Alek Thomas’ second home run of the year helped Arizona jump out to a big lead.nBut everything shifted after Gallen was struck by a comebacker and forced to exit. From there, the game unraveled quickly as defensive miscues piled up, Geraldo Perdomo exited with an injury, and Brandon Pfaadt struggled the second time through the order. The Padres took advantage and never gave the lead back.

We break down how this one slipped away, the key turning points, and who ultimately deserves the blame for a frustrating loss in Mexico City.

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