Diamondbacks 6, Rockies 5 PHOENIX, Aug. 5 — A two-run single in the bottom of the eighth by Diamondbacks shortstop Geraldo Perdomo seized control of a back-and-forth game, and a diving play by Perdomo helped preserve the lead in the ninth as the Arizona Diamondbacks defeated the Colorado Rockies, 6–5, Friday night in Phoenix. The rally, coming in the first game since general … [Read more...] about Late Rally Propels Diamondbacks Past Rockies in Seesaw Game
Mark Melancon Should Not Be Used in Tie Games. He Excels in All Other Situations.
Mark Melancon Should Not Be Used in Tie Games Arizona Diamondbacks starter Merrill Kelly had put up a valiant effort, but so did his counterpart. When the tie game headed into the ninth, closer Mark Melancon entered the game in a non-closer situation. It did not go well. The Diamondbacks fell into an insurmountable hole and lost the game. This was May 11 against the Miami … [Read more...] about Mark Melancon Should Not Be Used in Tie Games. He Excels in All Other Situations.
Diamondbacks GM Mike Hazen Explains David Peralta Trade
Diamondbacks GM Mike Hazen Discusses David Peralta Trade Trading a fan favorite is never easy. Neither is trading the longest-tenured player in an organization. On Saturday, the Arizona Diamondbacks did both, sending left fielder David Peralta to the Tampa Bay Rays in exchange for 19-year-old catching prospect Christian Cerda. “The Freight Train” has been a fixture in the … [Read more...] about Diamondbacks GM Mike Hazen Explains David Peralta Trade
Arizona Diamondbacks Trade David Peralta to Tampa Bay Rays for Catching Prospect
Diamondbacks Trade Fan Favorite David Peralta to Rays for Catching Prospect Christian Cerda On a Saturday where the hot stove is hotter than ever, we see yet another trade. The Arizona Diamondbacks have traded long-time left fielder David Peralta to the Tampa Bay Rays. The Diamondbacks sent his expiring contract for 19-year-old catching prospect Christian Cerda. The Deal David … [Read more...] about Arizona Diamondbacks Trade David Peralta to Tampa Bay Rays for Catching Prospect
Diamondbacks Sweep Giants for Sixth Win in Seven Games
Diamondbacks 5, Giants 3 PHOENIX, Jul 27 — A drag bunt by Diamondbacks designated hitter Jake McCarthy opened the gates to a three-run bottom of the seventh, leading the Arizona Diamondbacks to a 5–3 victory over the San Francisco Giants Wednesday afternoon. The win gave the Diamondbacks a three-game series sweep over the Giants. This has not happened since May 24-26, 2019, and … [Read more...] about Diamondbacks Sweep Giants for Sixth Win in Seven Games