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Diamondbacks 11, Tigers 7 PHOENIX, Jun 26 — The Arizona Diamondbacks clubbed a season-high 13 hits while drawing eight walks, defeating the Detroit Tigers, 11–7, Sunday afternoon. Diamondbacks right fielder Pavin Smith went 4-for-5 while left fielder David Peralta went 3-for-4 in the victory. This game matched Tigers right hander Beau Brieske with the newest Diamondback, … [Read more...] about Diamondbacks Bats Come Alive in Win over Tigers as Dallas Keuchel Returns to the Majors

Tigers 5, Diamondbacks 1 PHOENIX, Jun 24 — Detroit shortstop Javier Baez hit a third-inning grand slam, paving the way for his Detroit Tigers to defeat the Arizona Diamondbacks, 5–1, Friday night. Tigers pitchers combined to hold the Diamondbacks to one run on three hits, ensuring that the grand slam was more than enough to prevail on the scoreboard. The Diamondbacks had a … [Read more...] about Tigers Defang Diamondbacks on Baez Slam, Strong Pitching

Madison Bumgarner Reaches 2000 Strikeouts Arizona Diamondbacks left-hander Madison Bumgarner became the newest member of the 2000 Strikeout Club Wednesday afternoon against the San Diego Padres. It came in the bottom of the fourth inning, as Bumgarner fanned Luke Voit with a high fastball for the second out. Bumgarner is now one of only four active left-handers with 2000 … [Read more...] about Madison Bumgarner 86th Pitcher with 2000 Strikeouts

Caleb Smith: Rubber-Armed Reliever, “Awesome” Teammate The situation was dire Saturday night. Diamondbacks starter Luke Weaver was getting knocked around by the Minnesota Twins, having given up six runs in the third. When he gave up three more in the fourth, his night was over. The Diamondbacks, with an exhausted relief corps, needed length from their next pitcher. Manager … [Read more...] about Caleb Smith: Rubber-Armed Reliever; Reliable, “Awesome” Teammate

Diamondbacks 7, Twins 1 PHOENIX, Jun 19 — Merrill Kelly had a terrific start to go with two home runs from Christian Walker and a grand slam from rookie Buddy Kennedy as the Arizona Diamondbacks defeated the Minnesota Twins, 7–1, Sunday afternoon. The Twins scored first. Second baseman Luis Arraez led off the game with a double to left, advancing to third on a single by center … [Read more...] about Kelly, Walker, Kennedy Lead Diamondbacks to Father’s Day Win over Twins