Diamondbacks Hitting Woes Run Deeper than You Realize The Arizona Diamondbacks have started the season 3–6, last in the National League West. Pitching, for the most part, has not been the problem. It has been a lack of timely hitting. There are goods and bads to what is happening. Their approach is excellent, forcing opposing pitchers to throw strikes. However, when strikes are … [Read more...] about Diamondbacks Hitting Woes: Strong Approach, Improper Execution
Padres Ride Late Runs to Down Diamondbacks
Padres 5, Diamondbacks 2 PHOENIX, Apr. 9 — The San Diego Padres scored two runs in the eighth and one in the ninth to defeat the Arizona Diamondbacks, 5–2, Saturday night. Third baseman Manny Machado went 2-for-4 with a double, an RBI, and two runs scored to lead the Padres to victory. Both starters — Zach Davies for the Diamondbacks and Joe Musgrove for the Padres — pitched … [Read more...] about Padres Ride Late Runs to Down Diamondbacks
Profar, Alfaro Slug Padres to Victory over Diamondbacks
Padres 10, Diamondbacks 5 PHOENIX, Apr. 10 — San Diego Padres left fielder Jurickson Profar and catcher Jorge Alfaro crushed back-to-back homers in a five-run second inning, with the former being a grand slam, to lead the Padres to a 10–5 victory over the Arizona Diamondbacks Sunday afternoon. Diamondbacks starter Caleb Smith had a strong first inning, striking out two in a … [Read more...] about Profar, Alfaro Slug Padres to Victory over Diamondbacks
Padres Blank Diamondbacks after Taking No-No into the Eighth
Padres 3, Diamondbacks 0 PHOENIX, Apr. 8 — Recent acquisition Sean Manaea pitched seven scoreless no-hit innings, and Tim Hill, Dinelson Lamet, and Taylor Rogers combined for a scoreless eighth and ninth, as the San Diego Padres blanked the Arizona Diamondbacks, 3–0, Friday night. Diamondbacks starter Merrill Kelly pitched four scoreless innings, allowing four hits while … [Read more...] about Padres Blank Diamondbacks after Taking No-No into the Eighth
Diamondbacks Rally in Bottom of Ninth, Walk It Off versus Padres
Diamondbacks 4, Padres 2 PHOENIX, Apr. 7 — Seth Beer belted a walk-off three-run home run — on National Beer Day, no less — to cap a four-run rally in the bottom of the ninth and give the Arizona Diamondbacks a 4–2 Opening Day victory over the San Diego Padres Thursday night. The first run of the game came in the third inning, when Diamondbacks starter Madison Bumgarner walked … [Read more...] about Diamondbacks Rally in Bottom of Ninth, Walk It Off versus Padres