Arizona Diamondbacks News & Updates
The Arizona Diamondbacks were 67-61, 3rd in the NL West. The Arizona Diamondbacks did not play yesterday.
Not a great stretch. Down 9 in run differential this week. That's significant. On top of that, giving up 5.7 runs a game. That's the biggest issue.
Diamondbacks Game on August 21
| Opponent: | |
| Location: | Chase Field |
| First Pitch: | 09:40 PM EDT |
| Pitching Matchup: | Eduardo Rodriguez (12-4, 2.71 ERA) vs Nick Lodolo (3-2, 4.52 ERA) |
| TV Broadcast: | DBACKS.TV, Reds.TV |
Diamondbacks Score & Recap
The Arizona Diamondbacks did not play yesterday.
Diamondbacks Record & Standings
NL West
| Team | L10 | W | L | PCT | GB | STRK |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
|
Dodgers
|
|
77 | 51 | .602 | W3 | |
|
Padres
|
|
68 | 60 | .531 | 9.0 | L1 |
|
D-backs
|
|
67 | 61 | .523 | 10.0 | W1 |
|
Giants
|
|
52 | 75 | .409 | 24.5 | L1 |
|
Rockies
|
|
50 | 77 | .394 | 26.5 | L3 |
Arizona Diamondbacks are 3-4 in their last 7 games, with a -9 run differential.
Diamondbacks Player Stats & Leaders
Batting Leaders
| Player | HR | AVG | OPS | RBI |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 20 | .243 | .765 | 63 | |
| 18 | .246 | .830 | 57 | |
| 10 | .307 | .855 | 62 |
Pitching Leaders
| Pitcher | W-L | ERA | WHIP | IP |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3-4 | 2.32 | 1.05 | 50.1 | |
| 0-1 | 2.48 | 0.83 | 36.1 | |
| 8-3 | 2.93 | 1.11 | 92.0 |
Hot Hitters
| Player | Streak |
|---|---|
| 3 hits, 1 HR, 6 RBI, .273 AVG in last 3 games | |
| 4 hits, 2 HR, 5 RBI, .364 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 |
Diamondbacks News
The Diamondbacks are facing a challenging stretch as they deal with the loss of Ketel Marte, who has been placed on the injured list due to inflammation, complicating an already tough week. After a dramatic 7-6 win over the Red Sox that required extra innings, the team’s flight home was diverted to Las Vegas, adding to the chaos of their current 3-4 streak. Despite Nolan Arenado's clutch performance, the Diamondbacks are struggling with a -9 run differential over the last week, indicating that both their pitching and hitting need significant improvement. The signing of Santiago Espinal to a minor league deal hints at the urgency of bolstering the roster in light of these injuries. With only a slim lead in the division, the D-backs must find a way to regain their momentum quickly.
Diamondbacks Upcoming Schedule
The Arizona Diamondbacks host the Chicago Cubs for a 3-game series starting Monday.
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