SAN DIEGO (AP) – Ryan Schimpf is making the most of his rookie campaign.
Schimpf tied the score with a two-run homer in the eighth inning, then hit a winning three-run shot in the 10th to lift the San Diego Padres to a 7-4 victory over the Arizona Diamondbacks on Friday night.
Yangervis Solarte drew a one-out walk from Patrick Corbin (4-13) in the 10th before Alex Dickerson singled. Schimpf followed with his game-winner on the first pitch for his third multi-homer game of the season.
“It feels good to do something to help us win,” Schimpf said. “Just like I do every at bat. Just trying to get a good pitch to drive, and stay aggressive, and that’s what I did. Just happened on the first pitch. I’m just going up there trying to drive a ball every time.
Schimpf’s shot in the eighth off Enrique Burgos tied the score 4-4.