Arizona Diamondbacks News & Updates
The Arizona Diamondbacks were 52-49, 2nd in the NL West. Yesterday, the Arizona Diamondbacks eked out a win over the Athletics 6-5 at Chase Field.
The trend line looks fine. A 5-2 week speaks for itself. On top of that, +9 run differential. That margin shows up in the score.
Diamondbacks Game on July 22
| Opponent: | |
| Location: | Chase Field |
| First Pitch: | 03:40 PM EDT |
| Pitching Matchup: | Merrill Kelly (7-8, 5.20 ERA) vs Gage Jump (3-5, 3.78 ERA) |
| TV Broadcast: | NBCSCA, DBACKS.TV |
Diamondbacks Score & Recap
Yesterday, the Arizona Diamondbacks eked out a win over the Athletics 6-5 at Chase Field.
| 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | 10+ | R | H | E | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 2 | 1 | 5 | 9 | 0 |
 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 6 | 9 | 0 |
Highlights
- Max Kepler went 2-3 with 1 HR and 3 RBI.
Diamondbacks Record & Standings
NL West
| Team | L10 | W | L | PCT | GB | STRK |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
|
Dodgers
|
|
64 | 38 | .627 | W1 | |
|
D-backs
|
|
52 | 49 | .515 | 11.5 | W1 |
|
Padres
|
|
50 | 51 | .495 | 13.5 | W1 |
|
Giants
|
|
42 | 59 | .416 | 21.5 | L4 |
|
Rockies
|
|
41 | 62 | .398 | 23.5 | W1 |
Arizona Diamondbacks are 5-2 in their last 7 games, with a +9 run differential.
Diamondbacks Player Stats & Leaders
Batting Leaders
| Player | HR | AVG | OPS | RBI |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 18 | .256 | .769 | 59 | |
| 14 | .249 | .818 | 47 | |
| 13 | .243 | .734 | 45 |
Pitching Leaders
| Pitcher | W-L | ERA | WHIP | IP |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0-1 | 1.75 | 0.74 | 25.2 | |
| 3-4 | 2.88 | 1.08 | 40.2 | |
| 2-2 | 2.08 | 1.03 | 39.0 |
Hot Hitters
| Player | Streak |
|---|---|
| 4 hits, 2 HR, 5 RBI, .364 AVG in last 3 games |
Hot Pitchers
| Pitcher | Streak |
|---|---|
| 7.0 IP, 6 K, 1 ER in dominant recent start | |
| 2.2 scoreless IP, 4 K in 3 recent games |
Diamondbacks News
Kohl Drake's MLB debut was a bright spot amidst the Diamondbacks' mixed week, offering hope as he delivered five solid innings in a thrilling 6-5 walkoff win against the Athletics, with Ildemaro Vargas sealing the victory. Despite the excitement of Drake's performance, the D-backs are still feeling the sting of recent struggles, particularly with Drey Jameson now sidelined on the injured list due to hip inflammation, adding to an already lengthy injury list. While Ketel Marte and Corbin Carroll continue to swing the bat well, the team’s inconsistent play lingers like a shadow, reminding fans that a 5-2 week isn't enough to mask deeper issues. As they face the Athletics again, Arizona must build momentum and regain their edge if they hope to stay competitive in the Wild Card race.
Diamondbacks Upcoming Schedule
The Arizona Diamondbacks visit the St. Louis Cardinals for a 1-game series starting Thursday.
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