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.
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: | |
| 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.
| 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | R | H | E | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 5 | 9 | 0 |
 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 4 | 8 | 1 |
Highlights
- Tim Tawa went 2-4 with 1 HR and 1 RBI.
- Corbin Carroll went 1-4 with 1 HR and 2 RBI.
Diamondbacks Record & Standings
NL West
| Team | L10 | W | L | PCT | GB | STRK |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
|
Dodgers
|
|
62 | 36 | .633 | W1 | |
|
D-backs
|
|
49 | 48 | .505 | 12.5 | L1 |
|
Padres
|
|
48 | 49 | .495 | 13.5 | L1 |
|
Giants
|
|
42 | 55 | .433 | 19.5 | W3 |
|
Rockies
|
|
39 | 60 | .394 | 23.5 | L3 |
Arizona Diamondbacks are 4-3 in their last 7 games, with a +7 run differential.
Diamondbacks Player Stats & Leaders
Batting Leaders
| Player | HR | AVG | OPS | RBI |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 17 | .255 | .767 | 54 | |
| 14 | .252 | .830 | 47 | |
| 12 | .240 | .726 | 40 |
Pitching Leaders
| Pitcher | W-L | ERA | WHIP | IP |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2-4 | 3.05 | 1.10 | 38.1 | |
| 3-2 | 2.77 | 1.10 | 39.0 | |
| 8-3 | 2.29 | 1.17 | 114.0 |
Hot Hitters
| Player | Streak |
|---|---|
| 5 hits, .5 AVG in last 3 games | |
| 4 hits, 2 HR, 4 RBI, .5 AVG in last 3 games | |
| 6 hits, 2 HR, 4 RBI, .462 AVG in last 3 games |
Hot Pitchers
| Pitcher | Streak |
|---|---|
| 7.0 IP, 6 K, 1 ER in dominant recent start | |
| 4.0 scoreless IP, 5 K in 3 recent games | |
| 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.
Diamondbacks Upcoming Schedule
The Arizona Diamondbacks host the Athletics for a 3-game series starting Monday.
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