Arizona Diamondbacks News & Updates
The Arizona Diamondbacks were 60-54, 2nd in the NL West. Yesterday, the Arizona Diamondbacks came up short against the San Diego Padres 4-9 at Chase Field.
Neither here nor there. Down by 5 last night. That result hits the score hard. Working in their favor, a 5-2 run over 7 games keeps things pointed up.
Diamondbacks Game on August 05
| Opponent: | |
| Location: | Chase Field |
| First Pitch: | 09:40 PM EDT |
| Pitching Matchup: | Mitch Bratt (0-1, 5.23 ERA) vs Casey Mize (4-6, 2.70 ERA) |
| TV Broadcast: | Padres.TV Presented by UC San Diego Health, DBACKS.TV |
| Forecast: | ☁️ Overcast, 75°F, Wind 1 mph |
Diamondbacks Score & Recap
Yesterday, the Arizona Diamondbacks came up short against the San Diego Padres 4-9 at Chase Field.
| 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | R | H | E | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 | 3 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 9 | 16 | 0 |
 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 4 | 0 | 0 | 4 | 6 | 1 |
Highlights
- Nolan Arenado went 1-4 with 1 HR and 2 RBI.
- James McCann went 1-3 with 1 HR and 2 RBI.
Diamondbacks Record & Standings
NL West
| Team | L10 | W | L | PCT | GB | STRK |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
|
Dodgers
|
|
69 | 45 | .605 | L5 | |
|
D-backs
|
|
60 | 54 | .526 | 9.0 | L1 |
|
Padres
|
|
59 | 55 | .518 | 10.0 | W1 |
|
Giants
|
|
48 | 66 | .421 | 21.0 | L1 |
|
Rockies
|
|
45 | 69 | .395 | 24.0 | L2 |
Arizona Diamondbacks are 5-2 in their last 7 games, with a +5 run differential.
Diamondbacks Player Stats & Leaders
Batting Leaders
| Player | HR | AVG | OPS | RBI |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 19 | .247 | .744 | 62 | |
| 16 | .242 | .806 | 52 | |
| 16 | .244 | .753 | 53 |
Pitching Leaders
| Pitcher | W-L | ERA | WHIP | IP |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0-1 | 2.03 | 0.77 | 31.0 | |
| 3-4 | 2.54 | 1.00 | 46.0 | |
| 2-2 | 2.12 | 0.82 | 51.0 |
Hot Hitters
| Player | Streak |
|---|---|
| 5 hits, .5 AVG in last 3 games | |
| 6 hits, 1 HR, 5 RBI, .545 AVG in last 3 games |
Hot Pitchers
| Pitcher | Streak |
|---|---|
| 5.0 scoreless IP, 7 K in 3 recent games | |
| 2 SV, 3.0 IP, 0 ER in 3 recent games | |
| 2.3000000000000003 scoreless IP, 4 K in 3 recent games |
Diamondbacks News
Lars Nootbaar is already feeling right at home with the Arizona Diamondbacks after his recent acquisition from the Cardinals, a move that fans hope will boost the team’s playoff push. With just a 5-2 record over the past week, the D-backs are maintaining momentum, but last night's 4-9 loss to the Padres highlighted some vulnerabilities, notably Eduardo Rodriguez's surprising struggles after a stellar previous outing. The D-backs need to tighten up their pitching, especially as the competition for the wild card heats up. While the trade deadline passed quietly for Arizona aside from the Nootbaar deal, their roster now holds potential, especially if players like Corbin Carroll and Ketel Marte can leverage their recent performances. As they prepare for more action against the Padres, every game becomes crucial in solidifying their playoff aspirations.
Diamondbacks Upcoming Schedule
The Arizona Diamondbacks host the Los Angeles Dodgers for a 3-game series starting Friday.
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