Diamondbacks lose to San Diego in 16 innings

Arizona’s A.J. Pollock was ejected for the second time in his career in the fifth after arguing a called third strike.

 

The Diamondbacks were hoping for a sweep Sunday, but Wil Myers homered for the fourth time in two days, connecting in the 16th inning off Arizona Diamondbacks catcher Jeff Mathis to send the San Diego Padres to a 4-3 victory Sunday.

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Myers, who hit three home runs Saturday, clubbed a 3-2 pitch from Mathis over the right-field fence with two outs. Mathis (0-1) took the loss in his first pitching appearance since 2012 and third of his career. He moved to the mound after catching 15 innings.

The Diamondbacks used two starting pitchers out of necessity. Zack Greinke began the game and Zack Godley entered in extra innings.

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