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Diamondbacks 9, Royals 5 PHOENIX, May 23 — Down 4–0 after a half-inning, the Arizona Diamondbacks clubbed 10 hits en route to a come-from-behind 9–5 victory over the Kansas City Royals Monday night. This came in the return of starting pitcher Zack Greinke to Chase Field for the first time since the Diamondbacks traded him at the trade deadline in 2019. Diamondbacks starting … [Read more...] about Diamondbacks Slug Their Way Out of Early Hole to Top Royals

Ian Kennedy: Dependable Reliever, Incredible Teammate for the Diamondbacks Relief pitching for the Arizona Diamondbacks is finally stabilizing, a welcome sight for the team. It has been a concern for years now. Not one reliever from the 2019 squad remains. No reliever from Opening Day 2020 or 2021 is left, either, at least as a mainstay. The returnees for 2022 either began 2021 … [Read more...] about Ian Kennedy: A Dependable Reliever and Incredible Teammate for the Diamondbacks

Cubs 4, Diamondbacks 2 PHOENIX, May 14 — The Chicago Cubs scored three runs in the top of the ninth, propelling them to a 4–1 victory over the Arizona Diamondbacks Saturday night. Despite a brilliant effort from Zac Gallen, the Arizona Diamondbacks stranded 10 runners on base, including five in scoring position, en route to the loss. Gallen mowed through the Cubs lineup in the … [Read more...] about Diamondbacks Strand Ten in Loss to Cubs

Diamondbacks 4, Cubs 3 PHOENIX, May 13 — The Arizona Diamondbacks socked 12 hits to rally from a 3–0 deficit and defeat the Chicago Cubs, 4–3, Friday night at Chase Field. Second baseman Ketel Marte went 3-for-4 on the evening with two doubles, an RBI, and a run scored. First baseman Christian Walker went 2-for-4 with an RBI and run scored, while right fielder Pavin Smith went … [Read more...] about Diamondbacks Rally to Dump Cubs

Marlins 11, Diamondbacks 3 PHOENIX, May 11 — An eight-run top of the ninth, one that saw 12 batters, fueled the Miami Marlins to an 11–3 victory over the Arizona Diamondbacks Wednesday afternoon. The victory prevented the Diamondbacks from a season sweep of the Marlins. A pinch-single by Jordan Luplow in the bottom of the eighth prevented Marlins starter Sandy Alcantara — who … [Read more...] about Marlins Bat Around in Ninth to Avoid Sweep vs. Diamondbacks