Arizona Diamondbacks News & Updates
The Arizona Diamondbacks were 17-18, 3rd in the NL West. Yesterday, the Arizona Diamondbacks couldn’t hold off the Pittsburgh Pirates 0-1 at Chase Field.
Cooling off for real reasons. Winning just 2 of 7 this week pulls the temperature down. And outscored by 7 over 7 games. The deficit is real.
Diamondbacks Game on May 07
| Opponent: | |
| Location: | Chase Field |
| First Pitch: | 03:40 PM EDT |
| Pitching Matchup: | Zac Gallen (1-2, 4.45 ERA) vs Mitch Keller (3-1, 2.85 ERA) |
| TV Broadcast: | SportsNet Pittsburgh, DBACKS.TV |
| Forecast: | ☁️ Overcast, 64°F, Wind 7 mph |
Diamondbacks Score & Recap
Yesterday, the Arizona Diamondbacks couldn’t hold off the Pittsburgh Pirates 0-1 at Chase Field.
| 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | R | H | E | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 7 | 0 |
 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0 |
Diamondbacks Record & Standings
NL West
| Team | L10 | W | L | PCT | GB | STRK |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
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Dodgers
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23 | 14 | .622 | W1 | |
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Padres
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22 | 14 | .611 | 0.5 | W2 |
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D-backs
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17 | 18 | .486 | 5.0 | L1 |
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Giants
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14 | 23 | .378 | 9.0 | L2 |
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Rockies
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14 | 23 | .378 | 9.0 | L6 |
Arizona Diamondbacks are 2-5 in their last 7 games, with a -7 run differential.
Diamondbacks Player Stats & Leaders
Batting Leaders
| Player | HR | AVG | OPS | RBI |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 6 | .364 | 1.013 | 22 | |
| 4 | .256 | .842 | 19 | |
| 5 | .274 | .759 | 17 |
Pitching Leaders
| Pitcher | W-L | ERA | WHIP | IP |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3-0 | 2.50 | 1.29 | 39.2 | |
| 4-2 | 4.14 | 1.43 | 37.0 | |
| 1-2 | 4.45 | 1.52 | 32.1 |
Hot Hitters
| Player | Streak |
|---|---|
| 4 hits, .571 AVG in last 3 games |
Hot Pitchers
| Pitcher | Streak |
|---|---|
| 7.0 IP, 7 K, 0 ER in dominant recent start | |
| 6.1 IP, 6 K, 1 ER in dominant recent start | |
| 3.0 scoreless IP, 4 K in 2 recent games |
Diamondbacks News
In a stark reminder of the challenges inherent in baseball, the Arizona Diamondbacks fell victim to a pitching masterclass by Paul Skenes, who blanked them 1-0 on only two hits in a game that felt like a duel of wills. Michael Soroka, despite being on the short end of the scoreboard, was effective, giving up just one home run that proved to be the difference. This latest defeat underlines the D-backs' inconsistent performance, now sitting at 17-17 with a troubling 2-5 record in their last seven games, all while their offense sputters, averaging just 3.9 runs per game. With a rapidly approaching rematch against these Pirates, fans are left wondering if the bats will wake up or if they'll continue to be stifled by opposing pitchers.
Diamondbacks Upcoming Schedule
The Arizona Diamondbacks host the New York Mets for a 3-game series starting Friday.
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