How to watch Diamondbacks vs Padres on Wednesday night
The Arizona Diamondbacks and San Diego Padres play Wednesday, July 8 at 7:10 p.m. MST (10:10 p.m. ET) at Petco Park. This dbacks padres game airs exclusively on ESPN; Arizona Sports 98.7 carries the radio feed. Jose Cabrera starts for Arizona against Michael King and a Padres club favored on the moneyline.
Key Takeaways
- First pitch is 7:10 p.m. MST from Petco Park in San Diego, with national TV on ESPN.
- Both teams are 45-46 and 4.5 games out of the final National League Wild Card spot.
- Rookie Jose Cabrera (0-1, 4.73 ERA) opposes Michael King (5-7, 3.52 ERA) in game three of a split series.
- Covers lists San Diego as a -145 favorite; analysts disagree on whether Arizona offers value at +125.
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What time does the Diamondbacks-Padres game start?
According to Arizona Sports, Wednesday's third game of the four-game set gets underway at 7:10 p.m. MST from Petco Park. Covers lists the same matchup at 10:10 p.m. ET on July 8, 2026.
Arizona bounced back with an 8-0 win on Monday before cooling off in a 4-1 loss Tuesday. The series sits tied heading into Wednesday night, with both sides carrying identical 45-46 records.
Where can you watch the dbacks padres matchup?
The broadcast is exclusive to ESPN nationwide. Diamondbacks fans can also listen on Arizona Sports 98.7 FM and the Arizona Sports app.
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Who is starting on the mound?
Jose Cabrera makes his fourth start for Arizona and is still searching for his first MLB win after being called up last month. He enters 0-1 with a 4.73 ERA and 1.575 WHIP across three starts.
Michael King takes the ball for San Diego at 5-7 with a 3.52 ERA and 1.163 WHIP in 18 starts. Covers notes King's 5.08 xERA and 5.14 FIP sit above his recent 3.81 ERA, while Cabrera carries a 5.62 xERA on the season.
What do the betting markets say?
Covers lists the Padres as -145 moneyline favorites, with Arizona at +125 and a total of 8.5 runs. One Covers analyst backs San Diego at -133, citing stronger recent hitting. Another sees value on the Diamondbacks at +120, arguing King is overpriced and recommending the under at 8.5.
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Why does this Wild Card race game matter?
Both clubs sit 4.5 games behind the final NL Wild Card spot with identical records. Arizona needs a road win to reclaim the series lead before Thursday's finale.
For Cabrera, Wednesday is a pivotal spot in a tight playoff picture. For King and the Padres, protecting home turf against a mirror-image opponent keeps San Diego from losing ground in a crowded NL race.