Brandon Pfaadt gutted his way through six effective innings. The offense picked him up some. But the Snakes lost team leader Ketel Marte in the first inning.
Diamondbacks News
Diamondbacks Notes: Marte, Pfaadt, Ballpark
The story of how Arizona landed Pfaadt with their fifth round pick in the abbreviated draft is a bit interesting.
Carroll Lifts Snakes with Two Blasts
Carroll’s two home runs were the two hardest hit balls of the ight and accounted for three RBI. Grichuk provided the difference maker. Marte left the game with more hamstring trouble in the first.
Marte Leaves Game with Hamstring Injury
Please let this be a shot-term sort of injury.
Ketel Marte to IL, Tim Tawa Recalled
Diamondbacks fans everywhere will be crossing their fingers for the next few days while the team re-evaluates Marte’s injury.
Other Baseball News
The Year of the Kick Change
This year’s pitcher trend is a pitch with a few variations, but results in more than a few pitchers throwing changes that are just filthy.
Inside the 48 Hours of Torpedo Bat Takeover
Pitchers have their “new” pitch. Batters have their “new” bats.
Jose Ramirez Goes Deep Thrice to Lift Guardians
Jose Ramirez doesn’t like losing. He all but single-handedly ended Cleveland’s four-game losing streak with a night of prodigious power.
Rockies to Promote Chase Dollander
Colorado is promoting their top pitching prospect, Chase Dollander. The talented righty was Colorado’s first selection of the 2023 draft when he was selected ninth overall.