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Arizona Diamondbacks News & Updates


The Arizona Diamondbacks were 78-68, 2nd in the NL West. Yesterday, the Arizona Diamondbacks bested the Kansas City Royals 5-3 at Kauffman Stadium.

Diamondbacks Daily Vibe Check
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In a good rhythm. Winning 5 of their last 7 and it shows. Working against that, 2.9 R/G this week. Hard to climb with that kind of production.

Diamondbacks Game on September 09

Opponent:Kansas City Royals (64-82)
Location:Kauffman Stadium
First Pitch:07:40 PM EDT
Pitching Matchup:Zac Gallen (3-9, 6.34 ERA) vs Daniel Lynch IV (4-5, 3.51 ERA)
TV Broadcast:DBACKS.TV, Royals.TV
Forecast:☀️ Clear sky, 71°F, Wind 1 mph

Diamondbacks Score & Recap

Yesterday, the Arizona Diamondbacks bested the Kansas City Royals 5-3 at Kauffman Stadium.

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The Arizona Diamondbacks clinched the win in the 11th inning.

Highlights

Diamondbacks Record & Standings

NL West

TeamL10WLPCTGBSTRK
Dodgers
8857.607 W6
D-backs
7868.53410.5 W4
Padres
7768.53111.0 W3
Giants
6185.41827.5 W2
Rockies
5589.38232.5 L2

Arizona Diamondbacks are 5-2 in their last 7 games, with a -2 run differential.

Diamondbacks Player Stats & Leaders

Batting Leaders

PlayerHRAVGOPSRBI
4
Ketel Marte
22.251.76469
28
Nolan Arenado
22.234.73168
14
Gabriel Moreno
12.300.84370

Pitching Leaders

PitcherW-LERAWHIPIP
55
Brandyn Garcia
0-12.080.7843.1
62
Juan Morillo
3-42.331.0758.0
57
Eduardo Rodriguez
15-52.551.20173.0

Hot Hitters

PlayerStreak
13
Tim Tawa
5 hits, 1 HR, 2 RBI, .455 AVG in last 3 games

Hot Pitchers

PitcherStreak
29
Merrill Kelly
7.0 IP, 7 K, 0 ER in dominant recent start
57
Eduardo Rodriguez
6.0 IP, 6 K, 1 ER in dominant recent start
37
Kevin Ginkel
2.3000000000000003 scoreless IP, 4 K in 3 recent games

Diamondbacks News

Corbin Burnes made a splash in his season debut, tossing three scoreless innings and offering a glimmer of hope for the Diamondbacks as they chase a postseason berth. However, the excitement was tempered by the late scratch of Corbin Carroll due to low back discomfort, a troubling development for a team that has struggled to find consistent offensive firepower, averaging just 2.3 runs per game over the last week. Despite their lackluster batting, the Diamondbacks managed to edge the Royals 5-4, improving their record to 77-68. With Zac Gallen set to return to the mound, the D-backs are hoping to build on their recent success, but the health of key players like Carroll will be crucial in this tight playoff race.

Sources
Burnes pitches three scoreless innings in return from Tommy John surgery
MLB.com
Burnes pitches three scoreless innings in return from Tommy John surgery
KANSAS CITY -- Corbin Burnes broke the ice, and now he’ll try to settle in and help the Diamondbacks reach the postseason over the final stretch of the regular season.
Carroll (low back discomfort) a late scratch from D-backs' Tues. lineup
MLB.com
Carroll (low back discomfort) a late scratch from D-backs' Tues. lineup
KANSAS CITY -- Diamondbacks outfielder Corbin Carroll was a late scratch from Tuesday’s lineup against the Royals with low back discomfort. Carroll had originally been penciled into the lineup as the right fielder batting fifth as Arizona took on Kansas City in the second game of the three-game series.
Guess Whose Back!? Dbacks 5, Royals 3. F/11
AZ Snake Pit
Guess Whose Back!? Dbacks 5, Royals 3. F/11
On Tuesday the Dbacks were able to get to a season high 10 games over .500 as they beat the Kansas City Royals in 11 innings. The story of the game was Corbin Burnes’ return to the team, but the guys that stole the show at the end were of an unlikely variety as there […]
D-backs @ Royals discussion
AZ Snake Pit
D-backs @ Royals discussion
Today’s Lineups DIAMONDBACKS ROYALS Lars Nootbaar – DH Carter Jensen – C Ketel Marte – 2B Bobby Witt – SS Gabriel Moreno – C Vinnie Pasquantino – 1B Geraldo Perdomo – SS Salvador Perez – DH Corbin Carroll – RF Michael Massey – 2B Nolan Arenado – 3B Nick Loftin – 3B Tommy Troy – […]
D-Backs To Activate Zac Gallen, Michael Soroka
Mlbtraderumors
D-Backs To Activate Zac Gallen, Michael Soroka
11:00pm: Gallen will start tomorrow’s game with Soroka pitching in bulk relief, manager Torey Lovullo told Nick Piecoro of The Arizona Republic. Gallen has started all 195 of his appearances in the majors, so the D-Backs preferred to have Soroka working in relief. 8:18pm: The Diamondbacks are likely to reinstate Zac Gallen from the 60-day injured […]
Diamondbacks vs. Royals MLB picks: Corbin Burnes' season debut could be just what Arizona needs for postseason
CBS Sports
Diamondbacks vs. Royals MLB picks: Corbin Burnes' season debut could be just what Arizona needs for postseason
Former Cy Young winner Corbin Burnes makes his 2026 debut tonight for Arizona in Kansas City

Diamondbacks Upcoming Schedule

The Arizona Diamondbacks host the Texas Rangers for a 3-game series starting Friday.

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