Arizona Diamondbacks News & Updates
The Arizona Diamondbacks were 80-72, 3rd in the NL West. Yesterday, the Arizona Diamondbacks were outplayed by the Miami Marlins 2-4 at Chase Field.
Some of this, some of that. Last night's loss by 2 drags the score down. Making it worse, 3-4 lately. There's no sugarcoating it.
Diamondbacks Game on September 16
| Opponent: | |
| Location: | Chase Field |
| First Pitch: | 09:40 PM EDT |
| Pitching Matchup: | Merrill Kelly (9-13, 4.97 ERA) vs Ryan Gusto (1-5, 4.14 ERA) |
| TV Broadcast: | DBACKS.TV, Marlins.TV presented by Werner, Hoffman, Greig & Garcia |
| Forecast: | ☀️ Clear sky, 64°F, Wind 1 mph |
Diamondbacks Score & Recap
Yesterday, the Arizona Diamondbacks were outplayed by the Miami Marlins 2-4 at Chase Field.
| 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | 10+ | R | H | E | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 1 |
 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 2 | 9 | 1 |
Highlights
- Gabriel Moreno went 2-4 with 1 HR and 1 RBI.
Diamondbacks Record & Standings
NL West
| Team | L10 | W | L | PCT | GB | STRK |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
|
Dodgers
|
|
92 | 59 | .609 | W2 | |
|
Padres
|
|
82 | 69 | .543 | 10.0 | L1 |
|
D-backs
|
|
80 | 72 | .526 | 12.5 | L1 |
|
Giants
|
|
63 | 89 | .414 | 29.5 | W1 |
|
Rockies
|
|
56 | 95 | .371 | 36.0 | W1 |
Arizona Diamondbacks are 3-4 in their last 7 games, with a +1 run differential.
Diamondbacks Player Stats & Leaders
Batting Leaders
| Player | HR | AVG | OPS | RBI |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 25 | .241 | .762 | 73 | |
| 22 | .250 | .761 | 74 | |
| 14 | .303 | .856 | 74 |
Pitching Leaders
| Pitcher | W-L | ERA | WHIP | IP |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0-1 | 1.94 | 0.76 | 46.1 | |
| 4-4 | 2.24 | 1.04 | 60.1 | |
| 7-3 | 2.36 | 1.02 | 61.0 |
Hot Hitters
| Player | Streak |
|---|---|
| 4 hits, 2 HR, 2 RBI, .333 AVG in last 3 games | |
| 4 hits, .4 AVG in last 3 games |
Hot Pitchers
| Pitcher | Streak |
|---|---|
| 7.0 IP, 7 K, 0 ER in dominant recent start | |
| 6.0 IP, 6 K, 1 ER in dominant recent start | |
| 4.0 scoreless IP, 5 K in 3 recent games |
Diamondbacks News
The Arizona Diamondbacks' playoff hopes took a hit as they fell to the Miami Marlins 4-2, a frustrating loss that could haunt them in the Wild Card race. The D-backs had a chance to build off their thrilling 8-7 victory the night before, but their offense sputtered, leaving them to rely too heavily on pitching, despite Michael Soroka's strong five innings with just one earned run. This setback, combined with the Dodgers' clinching of a playoff spot, puts the D-backs in a tough position as they look to stay competitive against the Padres and Cubs. With an 80-71 record, they must find a way to regain their offensive rhythm, especially with key players like Ketel Marte and Nolan Arenado needing to step up in these final games.
Diamondbacks Upcoming Schedule
The Arizona Diamondbacks host the New York Yankees for a 3-game series starting Friday.
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