Nick Pivetta held Arizona to two hits over seven innings and Jake Cronenworth homered as the San Diego Padres defeated the Diamondbacks 8-2 on Sunday to snap a three-game losing streak. Fernando

Nick Pivetta has a strong start against the D-backs, collecting nine strikeouts while allowing two earned runs on in seven frames

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. The Diamondbacks spent four innings trying to figure out Padres starting pitcher Nick Pivetta,

Nick Pivetta mantuvo a Arizona en dos hits durante siete entradas y Jake Cronenworth conectó un jonrón mientras los Padres de San Diego derrotaron el

For the most part, Pivetta has thrived with his new club out west. The 32-year-old has a 3.48 ERA and 1.10 WHIP with 79 strikeouts and 21 walks over 13 starts (72.1 innings) with the Padres.

The Diamondbacks didn't have enough juice for a perfect homestand, as they dropped Sunday's finale to the Padres on Father's Day.

A sweep over the San Diego Padres is on the line on Sunday as the Arizona Diamondbacks have a golden opportunity to make a statement. Currently, the Arizona Diamondbacks are on a five-game winning streak,

Preview: Padres vs. Diamondbacks on Sunday afternoon. Donnie and Tom explore betting favorites, player injuries, and insights on Merrill Kelly & Nick Pivetta.