Diamondbacks 7, Twins 2 PHOENIX, Jun 17 — The Arizona Diamondbacks, aided partly by two errors from their normally sure-handed opponents, clubbed 11 hits en route to a 7–2 victory over the Minnesota Twins Friday night. The victory gave Twins left-hander Devin Smeltzer his first loss of the season. Right fielder Jordan Luplow hit two home runs, his sixth career multi-homer game, … [Read more...] about Diamondbacks Capitalize on Mistakes in Victory over Twins
Twins Bat Around in Third during Rout of Diamondbacks
Twins 11, Diamondbacks 1 PHOENIX, Jun 18 — The Minnesota Twins had every starter notch a hit, batting around in the top of the third en route to an 11–1 blowout victory over the Arizona Diamondbacks Saturday night. Designated hitter Gary Sanchez and catcher Ryan Jeffers both homered in the rout. The starters — Luke Weaver for the Diamondbacks and Dylan Bundy for the Twins — … [Read more...] about Twins Bat Around in Third during Rout of Diamondbacks
Diamondbacks SS Nick Ahmed Has Shoulder Surgery, Will Miss Rest of Season
Nick Ahmed Out for Season after Shoulder Surgery PHOENIX, Jun 17 — Arizona Diamondbacks shortstop Nick Ahmed had shoulder surgery Wednesday and is done for the season. Ahmed said, “I tried to push through it for as long as I could. Eventually, it came to a point where it just was too painful on the field (and) off the field to continue to try to push through it, so I had to … [Read more...] about Diamondbacks SS Nick Ahmed Has Shoulder Surgery, Will Miss Rest of Season
Big Inning, Strong Outing from Gallen Put Diamondbacks Past Reds
Diamondbacks 7, Reds 4 PHOENIX, Jun 15 — With starter Zac Gallen uncharacteristically hitting four of the first eight batters he faced, another frustrating game against the Cincinnati Reds appeared to be in store for the Arizona Diamondbacks. However, Gallen only allowed two to score, retiring the final sixteen batters he faced. A big inning in the bottom of the eighth gave the … [Read more...] about Big Inning, Strong Outing from Gallen Put Diamondbacks Past Reds
Reds Top Diamondbacks in Strange Extra-Inning Affair
Reds 5, Diamondbacks 3 (12) PHOENIX, Jun 14 — Zach Davies and Tyler Mahle both pitched brilliantly — Davies for the Arizona Diamondbacks and Mahle for the Cincinnati Reds. But it took extra innings to decide this duel. Ultimately, the Reds prevailed, 5–3, in a strange 12-inning affair, one where only two of the eight total runs were earned. Davies scattered six hits across … [Read more...] about Reds Top Diamondbacks in Strange Extra-Inning Affair