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Arizona Diamondbacks News & Updates


The Arizona Diamondbacks were 49-48, 2nd in the NL West. Yesterday, the Arizona Diamondbacks were edged out by the St. Louis Cardinals 4-5 at Chase Field.

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Quietly productive. The +7 run differential backs up the record. But a 11-man IL is starting to matter.

Diamondbacks Game on July 18

Opponent:St. Louis Cardinals (51-45)
Location:Chase Field
First Pitch:04:10 PM EDT
Pitching Matchup:Brandon Pfaadt (3-1, 4.70 ERA) vs Dustin May (5-6, 4.55 ERA)
TV Broadcast:DBACKS.TV, Cardinals.TV Presented by bet365
Forecast:☀️ Clear sky, 74°F, Wind 5 mph

Diamondbacks Score & Recap

Yesterday, the Arizona Diamondbacks were edged out by the St. Louis Cardinals 4-5 at Chase Field.

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Highlights

Diamondbacks Record & Standings

NL West

TeamL10WLPCTGBSTRK
Dodgers
6236.633 W1
D-backs
4948.50512.5 L1
Padres
4849.49513.5 L1
Giants
4255.43319.5 W3
Rockies
3960.39423.5 L3

Arizona Diamondbacks are 4-3 in their last 7 games, with a +7 run differential.

Diamondbacks Player Stats & Leaders

Batting Leaders

PlayerHRAVGOPSRBI
4
Ketel Marte
17.255.76754
7
Corbin Carroll
14.252.83047
28
Nolan Arenado
12.240.72640

Pitching Leaders

PitcherW-LERAWHIPIP
62
Juan Morillo
2-43.051.1038.1
37
Kevin Ginkel
3-22.771.1039.0
57
Eduardo Rodriguez
8-32.291.17114.0

Hot Hitters

PlayerStreak
14
Gabriel Moreno
5 hits, .5 AVG in last 3 games
8
James McCann
4 hits, 2 HR, 4 RBI, .5 AVG in last 3 games
13
Tim Tawa
6 hits, 2 HR, 4 RBI, .462 AVG in last 3 games

Hot Pitchers

PitcherStreak
29
Merrill Kelly
7.0 IP, 6 K, 1 ER in dominant recent start
81
Ryan Thompson
4.0 scoreless IP, 5 K in 3 recent games
43
Jonathan Loáisiga
3.0 scoreless IP, 4 K in 3 recent games

Diamondbacks News

The Arizona Diamondbacks kicked off the second half of their season with a disappointing 5-4 loss to the St. Louis Cardinals, a game that highlighted the costly mistakes that have plagued them in recent weeks. Despite showing promise with a 5-2 record over the last week and a solid run differential of +16, the D-backs' errors and sloppiness on the field can’t be overlooked. Manager Torey Lovullo emphasized the importance of starting strong post-All-Star Break, but a lack of execution cost them dearly. As they sit at 49-47, the D-backs need their key players, like Ketel Marte and Corbin Carroll, to step up consistently if they want to stay in the Wild Card race. With the postseason in sight, every game counts, and this series against the Cardinals could set the tone for their playoff aspirations.

Sources
'That's not D-backs baseball': Costly mistakes spoil return from break
MLB.com
'That's not D-backs baseball': Costly mistakes spoil return from break
PHOENIX -- A little more than three hours before Friday night's game against the Cardinals, Torey Lovullo sat in front of the media at his daily briefing and talked about the importance of starting the second half of the season off on a good note.
1 key player for each team in the second half
MLB.com
1 key player for each team in the second half
The second half of the MLB season usually comes with a mission. For contenders, it's getting to the postseason. For others, it's taking stock and looking ahead to improve for next season. In either circumstance, there are players who teams want to see contribute because they figure to be an
Diamondbacks 4, Cardinals 5: Sloppy
AZ Snake Pit
Diamondbacks 4, Cardinals 5: Sloppy
Game Summary The Diamondbacks made their return from the All-Star Break with a series that feels like it will mean a lot in the direction of this season. Our beloved Serpientes entered the night behind several teams in the chase for a Wild Card slot, one of them being tonight’s opponent, the St. Louis Cardinals. […]
How the Arizona Diamondbacks can reach the playoffs
AZ Snake Pit
How the Arizona Diamondbacks can reach the playoffs
Say what you like about the extra wild-card, it has certainly made things interesting. There’s really only a handful of teams in the NL who are out of the picture. Five (the Rockies, Giants, Mets, Reds and Nationals) currently have playoff odds below four percent, according to Fangraphs. Everyone else is at least in double […]
Cade Marlowe Opts Out Of Athletics Deal
Mlbtraderumors
Cade Marlowe Opts Out Of Athletics Deal
Outfielder Cade Marlowe has exercised an opt-out clause in his minor league deal with the Athletics, reports Ari Alexander of 7News Boston. He is now a free agent and eligible to sign with any club. Marlowe, 29, signed a minor league deal with the A’s in the offseason. He has been with Triple-A Las Vegas […]
Michael McGreevy: Fires fourth straight quality start
Rotowire
Michael McGreevy: Fires fourth straight quality start
McGreevy did not factor into the decision Friday, allowing two runs (one earned) on six hits and one walk over 6.1 innings in a 5-4 win over the Diamondbacks. He struck out five. Visit RotoWire.com for more analysis on this update.

Diamondbacks Upcoming Schedule

The Arizona Diamondbacks host the Athletics for a 3-game series starting Monday.

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