A solid win for Arizona was coupled with losses by the Mets and Braves, making it a very productive night for the Diamondbacks in terms of the standings.
Diamondbacks News
Arizona 7, Milwaukee 4
The Diamondbacks got a decent start out of Zac Gallen, who was cruising along until he gave up three home runs in the fifth inning. But the return of Lourdes Gurriel Jr. and another big fly from Ketel Marte helped the Diamondbacks secure a late-game win.
Diamondbacks Welcome Back Gurriel
Lourdes Gurriel, Jr. made his long-anticipated return from the IL last night. He wasted no time making an impact. The veteran outfielder went 2-for-3 with a walk and a key go-ahead home run in the sixth inning.
Gurriel Returns, Hits Key Homer
The Diamondbacks could hardly have written a better script for the return of their veteran outfielder from the IL.
Diamondbacks Win Third Straight
Home runs from Ketel MArte and Lourdes Gurriel, Jr. helped power the offense to a 7-4 victory over the Brewers in Milwaukee.
Diamondbacks DFA Luis Guillorme
The healthy returns of Ketel Marte (in the field) and Lourdes Gurriel Jr (at the plate and on the bench) forced Luis Guillorme from the roster.
Drey Jameson Not Slated for the Arizona Fall League
Earlier this month, Torey Lovullo hinted that Drey Jameson might start getting some work in during the Arizona Fall League. That appears to no longer be the case. The right-hander will continue to make his return from injury by working out throughout the winter, with an eye on returning to full action during spring training.
Other Baseball News
Fernando Tatis, Jr. Hits Walk-Off to Lift Padres
The Padres had a good night as well, gaining the same ground that Arizona did when it comes to holding off the other potential wild card teams.
Twins Strike Out 20, Leapfrog Tigers in Wild Card Race
The 12th inning 4-2 victory did wonders for Minnesota’s postseason hopes.
Phillies Clinch Playoff Berth, Eyeing NL East Title
The Philadelphia Phillies are going to the postseason for the third consecutive year. The champagne remains on ice though, as the Phillies continue to eye the division title.
Verlander: Return from Injury was Too Fast
It’s hard to see an all-time great get bounced from the game like this.
Dodgers’ Shohei Ohtani at 52/52; record 14th game with HR, SB
Baseball is going to run out of awards and superlatives for this man by the end of his contract.