Arizona Diamondbacks News & Updates
The Arizona Diamondbacks were 62-55, 2nd in the NL West. Yesterday, the Arizona Diamondbacks narrowly beat the Los Angeles Dodgers 4-3 at Chase Field.
It's a wash right now. Carrying 14 on the injured list. It adds up. On the plus side, 4-3 lately. Steady, productive baseball.
Diamondbacks Game on August 08
| Opponent: | |
| Location: | Chase Field |
| First Pitch: | 08:10 PM EDT |
| Pitching Matchup: | Brandon Pfaadt (6-1, 3.66 ERA) vs Yoshinobu Yamamoto (11-7, 2.76 ERA) |
| TV Broadcast: | SportsNet LA, DBACKS.TV |
| Forecast: | ☁️ Overcast, 76°F, Wind 2 mph |
Diamondbacks Score & Recap
Yesterday, the Arizona Diamondbacks narrowly beat the Los Angeles Dodgers 4-3 at Chase Field.
| 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | R | H | E | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 3 | 7 | 0 |
 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 4 | 7 | 0 |
Highlights
- Nolan Arenado went 1-4 with 1 HR and 1 RBI.
- Ryan Waldschmidt went 1-4 with 1 HR and 2 RBI.
Diamondbacks Record & Standings
NL West
| Team | L10 | W | L | PCT | GB | STRK |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
|
Dodgers
|
|
69 | 47 | .595 | L7 | |
|
D-backs
|
|
62 | 55 | .530 | 7.5 | W1 |
|
Padres
|
|
60 | 57 | .513 | 9.5 | L1 |
|
Giants
|
|
49 | 67 | .422 | 20.0 | W1 |
|
Rockies
|
|
45 | 71 | .388 | 24.0 | L4 |
Arizona Diamondbacks are 4-3 in their last 7 games, with a +1 run differential.
Diamondbacks Player Stats & Leaders
Batting Leaders
| Player | HR | AVG | OPS | RBI |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 19 | .246 | .741 | 62 | |
| 16 | .242 | .803 | 53 | |
| 17 | .241 | .752 | 54 |
Pitching Leaders
| Pitcher | W-L | ERA | WHIP | IP |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0-1 | 2.20 | 0.80 | 32.2 | |
| 3-4 | 2.47 | 1.01 | 47.1 | |
| 2-2 | 2.24 | 0.86 | 52.1 |
Hot Hitters
| Player | Streak |
|---|---|
| 4 hits, 3 RBI, .4 AVG in last 3 games | |
| 2 hits, 2 HR, 3 RBI, .167 AVG in last 3 games | |
| 5 hits, 1 HR, 2 RBI, .455 AVG in last 3 games |
Hot Pitchers
| Pitcher | Streak |
|---|---|
| 7.0 IP, 9 K, 0 ER in dominant recent start | |
| 5.0 scoreless IP, 7 K in 3 recent games |
Diamondbacks News
In a dramatic turn of events, the Diamondbacks opened their series against the Dodgers with a thrilling 4-3 victory, thanks to rookie Ryan Waldschmidt's two-run walk-off homer off Edwin Diaz. This electrifying win not only marks Waldschmidt's second career home run but also adds to the Dodgers' woes, as they now face their seventh straight loss. Meanwhile, the D-backs face their own injury storm, with A.J. Puk officially shut down for the season, after starting on the injured list earlier in the year. As Arizona stands at 61-55, the team is clinging to its playoff hopes, but the absence of key pitchers like Puk weighs heavily. The excitement of Waldschmidt's heroics provides a glimmer of hope amid the injury crisis, as the D-backs gear up for a challenging stretch against a reeling but dangerous Dodgers team.
Diamondbacks Upcoming Schedule
The Arizona Diamondbacks host the Colorado Rockies for a 3-game series starting Monday.
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