Diamondbacks News
Ketel Marte Hits Career-First Walk-off Homer
Ketel Marte played the role of dramatic hero, slugging his first-ever walk-off home run, this one being his first homer of the season from the right side. That lifted the Diamondbacks over the Giants for the second night in a row.
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to Make of Nelson’s Uneven Start Ryne Nelso did not have his good stuff last night. In fact, a strong argument can be made that even his secondary stuff was not behaving the way he hoped. That said, the young right-hander buckled down after a rough second inning and gave the Diamondbacks a quality start that extended to seven full innings.
Corbin Burnes is Sick of Throwing Bullpens
Arizona’s ace is nearing a return to facing live hitters.
Top Prospect Erupts at Plate in 10th Game
It is beginning to look like Ryan Waldschmidt may be up to stay.
Other Baseball News
Will Kyle Schwarber Join the 60 HR Club this Season?
The Philadelphia Phillies slugger has 20 home runs through the team’s first 49 games, putting him on pace for 66 on the season.
Gerrit Cole to Start for Yankees on Friday
If the Gerrit Cole of old shows up and joins the young Cam Schlittler in the rotation, the Yankees are going to be a scary team this year.
James Wood Hits Inside-the-Park Grand Slam
It was the ninth inside-the-park grand slam in the majors since 1994. The previous one was hit by Toronto’s Raimel Tapia on July 22, 2022.
Timely Play Has Put Padres in First Place
Well, at least until the Dodgers scratched out a win against them last night. Still, the Padres look like they will be a thorn in Arizona’s side all season long.
Pete Crow-Armstrong Fined for Fan Interaction
Crow-Armstrong, 24, apologized Monday for his “choice of words” after a fan heckled him during the fifth inning of the Cubs’ loss to the White Sox. He said he regretted using vulgarity in the exchange with a female fan.
