And that problem’s name is Yordan Alvarez
Diamondbacks News
Arizona 0, Houston 8
Brandon Pfaadt worked his way in and out of trouble until the fifth inning. That’s when Yordan Alvarez tagged him for a three-run homer, expediting Pfaadt’s departure. Pfaadt made way for Jordan Montgomery, who then proceeded to surrender his own three-run homer to Yordan Alvarez in the very next inning.
Diamondbacks Unable to Find Rhythm
Framber Valdez was effective at silencing the Arizona offense. Meanwhile, Yordan Alvarez was a one-man wrecking crew who buried the Snakes mostly on his own.
Herrera Leaves After Taking Bat to Helmet
When you start the season with three or four capable backstops in the system, one does not expect to face a catching crisis. Yet, here we are. Jose Herrera took a Kyle Tucker backswing off the helmet in the fifth inning. Arizona’s backup catcher left the field under his own power and it is reported that he passed concussion protocol. Torey Lovullo has indicated the plan is for Herrera to return to the starting lineup tonight. It will be something to monitor though, as these things do often take a day or two to manifest into something more.
Torey Lovullo Discusses Activating Ketel Marte from IL
There are still some minor concerns about Ketel Marte’s fitness. However, game conditioning is necessary as well, and Torey Lovullo, Marte, and the trainers feel that he can get that and help the team at the same time, so long as all parties pay attention to how Marte’s body responds.
Other Baseball News
Dodgers’ Teoscar Hernandex HBP, IL Likely
The Los Angeles cleanup hitter was struck in the left foot and is reportedly not doing well.
Dodgers Send Gavin Stone to IL
Down the stretch, Los Angeles is seeing their rotation options drop like flies, adding to the playoff roster injury concerns.
Eight Stat Chases for the End of the Season
Here are eight intriguing stat chases for the final stretch of the season that do not include Ohtani’s quest to become MLB’s first-ever 50/50 player.
Mark Vientos Blasts Mets to Eighth Straight Victory
The pressure from below is increasing on Arizona in the standings.
Judge Dismisses Challenge to A’s Stadium Funding
The stadium plans to bring the A’s to the Strip in Las Vegas have cleared another obstacle, paving the way for the team to continue with its terrible plan for playing in Sacramento while a stadium is built in Nevada.
Players, Agents Wrap Heads Around Playing in Sacramento
“It’s going to suck.”