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Snake Bytes 7/23: Behind the 8-Ball

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Diamondbacks News

Offense, Bullpen Squander Strong E-Rod Outing
Instead of creating runs with chaos on the bases, Arizona’s offense created outs. Instead of holding the line, the bullpen was unable to hold the one-run lead they inherited when Eduardo Rodriguez gave them the lead after 19 outs.

Corbin Carroll Surprises Local High Schoolers with New Uniforms, Gear Corbin Carroll surprised D-backs Nike RBI baseball and softball All-Star teams with new uniforms and gear before the players from 12 Arizona schools head to

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a regional tournament in Seattle this weekend.

Bullpen Stumbles in Crucial Loss
It was always a longshot that Arizona could play themselves back into the role of buyers at the trade deadline. Nights like last night are why. A solid outing from Eduardo Rodriguez was not enough as Arizona’s offense ran themselves into outs and the bullpen was unable to hold a one-run lead for eight outs.

Lovullo Discusses Ninth Inning Decisions After Tough Loss
Last night’s outcome is one of the few times this season I can think of where I was openly questioning the decision making processes being employed by Arizona coaching, especially with the game on the line and Arizona poised to salvage the win.

Other Baseball News

2025 Baseball Trade Values #21-30
Ketel Marte is an interesting demarcation line.

Passan’s 2025 Deadline Preview
No one knows what the heck Arizona is going to do, especially if they are going to avoid the total sell-off.

Raleigh Hits 39th, Gilbert Ks 10 to End Crew’s Streak
Cal Raleigh has now tied Ken Griffey Jr. for the most home runs by a Mariner in their first five seasons.

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