Padres attempt to complete sweep of D-backs

The San Diego Padres have recorded back-to-back victories for the first time in three weeks as they look for a three-game sweep of the Arizona Diamondbacks on Wednesday afternoon in Phoenix.

The modest streak marks the Padres' best stretch since winning four straight games from Aug. 7-10. San Diego is tied with the Cincinnati Reds for the National League's second wild-card spot.

San Diego had lost 13 of 16 games prior t