SAN DIEGO -- Alex Dickerson cleared the bases with a two-out double in the eighth inning Thursday night, putting the Padres on top for good in a back-and-forth, 9-8 victory over Arizona.
The rookie left fielder played hero after San Diego loaded the bases against D-backs reliever Jake Barrett. Arizona then called upon right-hander Enrique Burgos, who left an 0-2 fastball over the plate, which Dickerson crushed to the opposite field.
D-backs starter Archie Bradley struggled, allowing five runs on seven hits over 4 2/3 -- although he didn't receive much help from his defense, as Jean Segura booted a potential double-play ball in the Padres' four-run third inning.