Arizona Diamondbacks News & Updates
The Arizona Diamondbacks were 71-64, 3rd in the NL West. Yesterday, the Arizona Diamondbacks lost to the San Francisco Giants 1-6 at Oracle Park.
The indicators are pointing down. Down by 5 last night. That result hits the score hard. Pair that with carrying 12 on the injured list. It adds up.
Diamondbacks Game on August 28
| Opponent: | |
| Location: | Oracle Park |
| First Pitch: | 10:15 PM EDT |
| Pitching Matchup: | Kohl Drake (0-1, 5.40 ERA) vs Blade Tidwell (0-0, 3.58 ERA) |
| TV Broadcast: | DBACKS.TV, NBCS BA, KNTV |
Diamondbacks Score & Recap
Yesterday, the Arizona Diamondbacks lost to the San Francisco Giants 1-6 at Oracle Park.
| 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | R | H | E | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 6 | 0 |
 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 4 | 6 | 7 | 0 |
Highlights
- Gabriel Moreno went 1-3 with 1 HR and 1 RBI.
Diamondbacks Record & Standings
NL West
| Team | L10 | W | L | PCT | GB | STRK |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
|
Dodgers
|
|
80 | 54 | .597 | L3 | |
|
Padres
|
|
72 | 62 | .537 | 8.0 | W1 |
|
D-backs
|
|
71 | 64 | .526 | 9.5 | L1 |
|
Giants
|
|
55 | 79 | .410 | 25.0 | W1 |
|
Rockies
|
|
52 | 82 | .388 | 28.0 | L1 |
Arizona Diamondbacks are 4-3 in their last 7 games, with a -4 run differential.
Diamondbacks Player Stats & Leaders
Batting Leaders
| Player | HR | AVG | OPS | RBI |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 21 | .238 | .749 | 65 | |
| 11 | .303 | .854 | 66 | |
| 18 | .247 | .825 | 58 |
Pitching Leaders
| Pitcher | W-L | ERA | WHIP | IP |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3-4 | 2.24 | 1.01 | 52.1 | |
| 0-1 | 2.37 | 0.84 | 38.0 | |
| 14-4 | 2.50 | 1.19 | 162.0 |
Hot Hitters
| Player | Streak |
|---|---|
| 6 hits, 2 RBI, .667 AVG in last 3 games |
Hot Pitchers
| Pitcher | Streak |
|---|---|
| 7.0 IP, 9 K, 0 ER in dominant recent start | |
| 7.0 IP, 7 K, 0 ER in dominant recent start | |
| 4.2 scoreless IP, 7 K in 3 recent games |
Diamondbacks News
The Diamondbacks stumbled into San Francisco, dropping the first game of the series 6-1 against a Giants team they've historically dominated. After a promising offensive showing in their last series against the Cubs, the D-backs fell flat, with rookie Jose Cabrera struggling on the mound early, surrendering a leadoff home run. The absence of Nolan Arenado, who was scratched due to thumb inflammation, certainly loomed large as the lineup struggled to find its rhythm. With the Padres looming close in the playoff race, this loss is a harsh reminder that consistency is key, especially when the stakes are high. The team needs to regroup quickly, as they can't afford more letdowns in this critical stretch.
Diamondbacks Upcoming Schedule
The Arizona Diamondbacks host the Philadelphia Phillies for a 3-game series starting Monday.
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