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# Arizona Diamondbacks Beat San Diego Padres on September 25
- URL: https://www.cleardailynews.com/arizona-diamondbacks-beat-san-diego-padres-on-september-25/
- Published: 2026-09-26T19:24:29.000Z
- Updated: 2026-09-26T19:24:29.000Z
- Description: San Diego Padres lost to Arizona Diamondbacks on September 25, 2026 Casey Mize had a very poor start for the San Diego Padres
- Author: Clear Daily News
- Tags: Sports

## The Main Points

- San Diego Padres lost to Arizona Diamondbacks on September 25, 2026
- Casey Mize had a very poor start for the San Diego Padres
- San Diego Padres could not secure a home playoff series

## People To Know

- **Casey Mize** — a pitcher who started for the San Diego Padres

## Words To Know

- **Clinched** — officially won or locked in a result
- **Playoff spot** — a place in the games that decide the league champion
- **Home playoff series** — playoff games held at the team's own stadium

## The Story

The San Diego Padres lost to the Arizona Diamondbacks on the night of September 25, 2026.

Casey Mize started the game on the mound for the San Diego Padres.

The Arizona Diamondbacks hit Casey Mize hard during his time pitching.

The San Diego Padres had already clinched a playoff spot the night before.

In this game, the San Diego Padres tried to earn a home playoff series.

The San Diego Padres did not succeed in that goal.

This game was likely Casey Mize's last start for the San Diego Padres this season.

The Philadelphia Phillies also lost a game that same night.

The Chicago Cubs lost 2 games that same night.

## Where This Came From

We wrote this story in our own words, using facts reported by:

- [San Diego Union-Tribune](https://www.sandiegouniontribune.com/2026/09/25/padres-fall-to-diamondbacks-fail-in-first-try-at-securing-home-playoff-series/?ref=cleardailynews.com)