Diamondbacks Extend Reds' Skid to Seven Games with 4-3 Victory

Diamondbacks Extend Reds’ Skid to Seven Games with 4-3 Victory

The Arizona Diamondbacks extended the Cincinnati Reds’ losing streak to seven games with a 4-3 victory on Wednesday night at Great American Ball Park.

Jordan Montgomery was the catalyst for the Diamondbacks, allowing just two runs on seven hits over seven innings. The left-hander struck out two and walked two, continuing a trend of strong starting pitching for Arizona.

Eugenio Suárez provided the offensive spark for the Diamondbacks, launching a two-out homer in the eighth inning to give his team a 4-2 lead. Christian Walker, Gabriel Moreno, and Pavin Smith also drove in runs for Arizona.

Graham Ashcraft started for the Reds and allowed three runs on six hits over five innings. He exited the game with two runners on and no outs in the sixth inning, and Moreno singled home the go-ahead run.

TJ Friedl’s single in the ninth inning cut Arizona’s lead to 4-3, but reliever Joe Mantiply struck out pinch-hitter Will Benson and induced a fly ball from Jonathan India to earn his first save.

The Reds’ offense struggled to keep pace with the Diamondbacks, with Stuart Fairchild and Jeimer Candelario providing the only RBIs. Cincinnati’s bullpen also faltered, allowing two runs in the eighth inning.

In other news, the Reds placed first baseman Christian Encarnacion-Strand on the 10-day disabled list and signed veteran first baseman Mike Ford to take his spot on the roster. Left-handed pitcher Bandon Williamson was also placed on the 60-day disabled list.

The Diamondbacks will go for a sweep of the series on Thursday afternoon when they send right-hander Slade Cecconi to the mound against Reds right-hander Hunter Greene.

Dodgers' Yamamoto Shines, Pages Homers in 8-0 Win over Diamondbacks

Dodgers’ Yamamoto Shines, Pages Homers in 8-0 Win over Diamondbacks

Yoshinobu Yamamoto, the Japanese star pitcher for the Los Angeles Dodgers, continues to impress in his first Major League Baseball season. On Wednesday night, Yamamoto threw six scoreless innings against the Arizona Diamondbacks, leading the Dodgers to an 8-0 victory.

Yamamoto, who signed a $325 million, 12-year contract with the Dodgers during the offseason, has been dominant in his past six starts. After a rough outing in his first appearance, he has now lowered his ERA to 2.91. Against the Diamondbacks, he allowed only five hits and two walks while striking out five batters.

The Dodgers’ offense provided ample support for Yamamoto, scoring five runs in the second inning. Rookie Andy Pages hit a two-run homer, while Austin Barnes and Mookie Betts added RBI doubles and singles, respectively. Will Smith also contributed a solo homer in the third inning.

Pages, who is on an eight-game hitting streak, has been a key contributor for the Dodgers since his call-up. He now has 10 RBIs in 14 games. Betts, the reigning National League MVP, had three hits in the game, while Miguel Rojas added two.

The Diamondbacks’ offense struggled against Yamamoto and the Dodgers’ bullpen. Jordan Montgomery, who was pushed back one day after a bee infestation delayed Tuesday’s game, gave up six runs on six hits and three walks in three innings. Blake Walston, making his MLB debut, allowed two runs in 3 2/3 innings of relief.

The Dodgers have now won eight of their past 10 games and took two of three games in the series against the Diamondbacks. They will return home for a three-game series with the Atlanta Braves on Friday, while the Diamondbacks will host the San Diego Padres.

Diamondbacks Crush Cardinals 14-1, Smith Drives in Six

Diamondbacks Crush Cardinals 14-1, Smith Drives in Six

In a dominant display, the Arizona Diamondbacks crushed the St. Louis Cardinals 14-1 on Tuesday night, powered by a career-high six RBIs from Pavin Smith.

Smith’s grand slam in the sixth inning broke the game open, giving the Diamondbacks a commanding 11-1 lead. He also contributed a two-run double in the fifth, showcasing his offensive prowess.

Christian Walker and Kevin Newman also went deep for Arizona, with Walker’s three-run homer in the third inning giving the Diamondbacks an early advantage. Newman’s two-run homer in the fifth highlighted a six-run outburst that put the game out of reach.

Tommy Henry was equally impressive on the mound for Arizona, earning his first win of the season. The left-hander allowed just one run on five hits over six innings, striking out six and walking one.

The Cardinals, who have now lost five of their last six games, struggled to keep pace with the Diamondbacks’ offensive onslaught. Willson Contreras provided their lone highlight with a solo homer, but it was not enough to prevent the lopsided defeat.

Steven Matz had a rough outing for St. Louis, surrendering seven runs on six hits in just 4 1/3 innings. He finished with four strikeouts and three walks.

The Diamondbacks’ victory was further enhanced by Lourdes Gurriel Jr.’s three hits and Randal Grichuk’s 1,000th career hit.

Gallen, Carroll Lead Diamondbacks to Shutout Victory over Cardinals

Gallen, Carroll Lead Diamondbacks to Shutout Victory over Cardinals

Zac Gallen’s stellar outing and Corbin Carroll’s timely hit propelled the Arizona Diamondbacks to a 5-0 victory over the St. Louis Cardinals on Sunday. Gallen, a former Cardinals draft pick, showcased his dominance over six innings, allowing only four hits and two walks while striking out seven batters.

In the pivotal fifth inning, the Diamondbacks offense came alive. Christian Walker’s single and Joc Pederson’s double set the stage for Jace Peterson’s sacrifice fly, which brought in the first run. Jake McCarthy’s double scored Pederson, and after two walks loaded the bases, Carroll delivered a two-run single off Andre Pallante. A wild pitch by Pallante allowed the fifth run to score.

Miles Mikolas, the Cardinals’ starter, had a solid outing through four innings but faltered in the fifth, allowing all five runs. Joe Mantiply and Bryce Jarvis combined for three hitless innings to complete the shutout for Gallen.

The Diamondbacks’ victory was marred by a near-collision between Carroll and McCarthy in the sixth inning. As they chased Willson Contreras’ drive to the wall, Carroll appeared to trip over McCarthy and fell hard to the ground. However, he remained in the game.

Before the game, Diamondbacks manager Torey Lovullo announced that left-hander Jordan Montgomery is on track to make his season debut soon. Montgomery, a free agent signing, had a rough outing in his Triple-A start, but Lovullo remains optimistic about his return.

The Cardinals, meanwhile, are set to begin a three-game series against the Oakland Athletics on Monday, with former A’s pitcher Sonny Gray taking the mound. The Diamondbacks will open a three-game series against the Chicago Cubs at Chase Field, with Merrill Kelly starting for Arizona.

Diamondbacks Crush Rockies with Record-Breaking 14-Run Inning

Diamondbacks Crush Rockies with Record-Breaking 14-Run Inning

The Arizona Diamondbacks made a resounding statement on opening day, obliterating the Colorado Rockies 16-1 in a historic offensive outburst. Lourdes Gurriel Jr. led the charge with five RBIs and three hits, including a two-run homer.

The Diamondbacks’ 14-run third inning was a franchise record and the most in an opening day inning for any team since 1900. Arizona sent 18 batters to the plate, collecting 13 hits, two walks, and a sacrifice fly. Remarkably, they did not hit a single home run during the inning.

Ketel Marte, Gurriel, Christian Walker, Gabriel Moreno, and Geraldo Perdomo all contributed with multiple hits. Corbin Carroll drew two walks, while Blaze Alexander notched his first major league hit with a single that drove in the 14th run.

The offensive explosion broke franchise records for most hits, runs, and batters in a single inning. It took the Rockies 34 minutes to record three outs.

Arizona ace Zac Gallen pitched five solid innings, allowing only one run on three hits. He was aided by stellar defensive plays from third baseman Eugenio Suarez and center fielder Alek Thomas, who snuffed out potential scoring opportunities for the Rockies.

Colorado’s Kyle Freeland bore the brunt of the damage in the third inning, surrendering 10 earned runs on 10 hits and a walk in just 2 1/3 innings. It was Freeland’s third opening day start for the Rockies, tying him with Germán Márquez for the most in franchise history.

Ryan McMahon provided some offense for the Rockies with two hits, including an RBI double in the second inning.

The Diamondbacks’ victory was a resounding start to their title defense, while the Rockies will look to regroup and avoid a similar fate in their next outing.

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