Arizona Diamondbacks News & Updates
The Arizona Diamondbacks were 77-68, 2nd in the NL West. Yesterday, the Arizona Diamondbacks eked out a win over the Kansas City Royals 5-4 at Kauffman Stadium.
Neither here nor there. 2.3 R/G this week. The bats need to wake up. The bright spot: holding teams to 3.0 runs a game. That's the foundation right now.
Diamondbacks Game on September 08
| Opponent: | |
| Location: | Kauffman Stadium |
| First Pitch: | 07:40 PM EDT |
| Pitching Matchup: | Corbin Burnes (TBD) vs Michael Wacha (9-8, 3.36 ERA) |
| TV Broadcast: | DBACKS.TV, Royals.TV |
Diamondbacks Score & Recap
Yesterday, the Arizona Diamondbacks eked out a win over the Kansas City Royals 5-4 at Kauffman Stadium.
| 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | 10+ | R | H | E | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 5 | 5 | 10 | 1 |
 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 4 | 4 | 8 | 1 |
Diamondbacks Record & Standings
NL West
| Team | L10 | W | L | PCT | GB | STRK |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
|
Dodgers
|
|
87 | 57 | .604 | W5 | |
|
D-backs
|
|
77 | 68 | .531 | 10.5 | W3 |
|
Padres
|
|
76 | 68 | .528 | 11.0 | W2 |
|
Giants
|
|
60 | 85 | .414 | 27.5 | W1 |
|
Rockies
|
|
55 | 88 | .385 | 31.5 | L1 |
Arizona Diamondbacks are 4-3 in their last 7 games, with a -5 run differential.
Diamondbacks Player Stats & Leaders
Batting Leaders
| Player | HR | AVG | OPS | RBI |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 22 | .251 | .763 | 68 | |
| 22 | .235 | .733 | 68 | |
| 12 | .301 | .847 | 70 |
Pitching Leaders
| Pitcher | W-L | ERA | WHIP | IP |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0-1 | 2.08 | 0.78 | 43.1 | |
| 3-4 | 2.05 | 1.05 | 57.0 | |
| 15-5 | 2.55 | 1.20 | 173.0 |
Hot Pitchers
| Pitcher | Streak |
|---|---|
| 7.0 IP, 7 K, 0 ER in dominant recent start | |
| 6.0 IP, 6 K, 1 ER in dominant recent start | |
| 2.2 scoreless IP, 5 K in 3 recent games |
Diamondbacks News
The Arizona Diamondbacks clawed their way to a thrilling 5-4 victory against the Kansas City Royals, marking a crucial win as they continue to jockey for playoff positioning with a 76-68 record. After a tense nine innings where the offense struggled, the bullpen stepped up, showcasing its depth against the formidable Noah Cameron. Ketel Marte and Nolan Arenado are starting to show signs of life with their bats, but the team still needs to find more consistency, especially with a lackluster 2.6 runs per game over the last week. As the Diamondbacks look ahead, they must harness this momentum and improve their offensive output to solidify their chances in the tightly contested division race.
Diamondbacks Upcoming Schedule
The Arizona Diamondbacks host the Texas Rangers for a 3-game series starting Friday.
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