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APR 30 - May 3: LOS ANGELES DODGERS (16-15) @ ARIZONA (20-11)

April 30: Arizona 6, Los Angeles 4
May 1: Arizona 4, Los Angeles 3
May 2: Los Angeles 13, Arizona 4
May 3: Arizona 6, Los Angeles 3

The Dbacks grabbed the opening game of the four game series with rival Los Angeles, 6-4. Alex Avila came through offensively, going 3 for 4 with two doubles, a triple and three RBIs to pace the offense. The DBacks pounded out 13 hits, with eight extra base hits, including three triples. Paul Goldschmidt went 2 for 4 with a double to extend his hitting streak to eight games.

Robbie Ray (2-2) picked up the win, pitching five innings and allowing three runs on seven hits. He struck out seven and walked just one. Archie Bradley worked the ninth, giving up a solo home run to Yasmani Grandal, but he struck out two, and picked up his 10th save.

Notes: Jack Reinheimer was sent back to Triple-A Reno as Ildemaro Vargas came off the 10-day DL and returned to the bench.

The DBacks would walk it off in game two as Paul Goldscmidt hit a two-run home run off of Dodgers closer Kenley Jansen with none out in the bottom of the ninth. Arizona managed just six hits, but edged the Dodgers 4-3. A.J. Pollock had a first inning RBI double and Ildemaro Vargas added a fifth inning RBI double. Yasmany Grandal hit a long solo home run off of Zack Godley in the sixth to give Los Angeles a 3-2, which they could not hold.

Jorge de la Rosa (1-0) picked up the win in relief of starter Zack Godley. He worked two perfect innings of relief. The win was Arizona's fifth straight and improved the DBacks to (19-10).

Notes: Shortstop Nick Ahmed had to leave the game in the second inning after diving for a ball up the middle. X-rays were negative after the game, but he will likely be out a few days.

The Dodgers easily won the third game in this midweek series as Hyun-Jin Ryu (3-1) tossed 7 1/3 innings, allowing just one run on five hits, in a 13-4 rout. He also went 3 for 4 at the dish and drobe in two runs to help his own cause. Cody Bellinger and Corey Seagar both went deep. It was Bellinger's tenth on the season and Seagar's seventh. Steven Souza Jr. hit a three run home run in the eighth for Arizona.

David Peralta strained his pectoral muscle diving for a line drive early in the game. He left and was placed on the 10-day DL after the game. Socrates Brito was called up to take his spot on the roster. The DBacks also made a trade with Kansas City, sending minor league reliever Neftali Feliz to the Royals in exchange for outfielder Jon Jay. Jay will be assigned to Triple-A Reno.

The Diamondbacks won the finale 6-4 to take three of four from the Los Angeles Dodgers at Chase Field. Zack Greinke improved to (6-0), pitching seven strong innings, allowing just one run on five hits, while striking out 6 and walking none. Paul Goldschmidt hit a solo home run, his sixth, and Ildemaro Vargas and Jeff Mathis hit RBI triples to pace the offense as the DBacks won their 20th game of the season to move 1 1/2 games up on Colorado in the National League West.

Steven Souza left the game in the top of the first after making a diving catch in right. It appeared to be a right knee injury. He will be evaluated tomorrow, and his status is unknown for the big weekend series against Houston (24-9).

Goldy hit two home runs in this series including a walk off home run on Tuesday.

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May 4-6: HOUSTON (26-10) @ ARIZONA (21-13)

May 4: Houston 3, Arizona 1
May 5: Houston 8, Arizona 4
May 6: Arizona 7, Houston 4

The Houston Astros defeated the Arizona Diamondbacks 3-1 to open a big three game weekend series at Chase Field. Lance McCullers (4-0) picthed seven strong innings, allowing just on erun on four hits. Brian McCann came through with a big two run single in the seventh to break a scoreless tie. Will Harris pitched a perfect ninth to pick up his ninth save on the season. A.J. Pollock accounted for Arizona's lone run with a solo home run to center in the bottom of the seventh.

The Astros stormed back from an earlier three run deficit in game two to win 8-4. They hit four home runs and pounded out 15 hits in the victory. Robbie Ray (2-3) took the loss, giving up six runs on eight hits, including all four home runs, in just 4 1/3 innings of work. Charlie Morton (4-1) overcame a 33 pitch first inning to pick up the win. He lasted five innings giving up four runs on seven hits. He also walked four.

Arizona managed to salvage the finale of the weekend series, rallying three times to win 7-4. The big blow came in the bottom of the eighth as Derek Fisher misplayed a fly ball in right by John John with the bases loaded, allowing two runs to score. Nick Ahmed went 2 for 4 with a triple, home run and two runs scored. Alex Avila hit a game tying home run in the seventh and drove in two runs in the win. Archie Bradley pitched the ninth to earn his 12th save, good for second in the National League.

The DBacks (21-13) will have Monday off, then play a quick two game series in Los Angeles against the Dodgers. Jake Lamb is scheduled to come off the disabled list on Monday. Devon Marrero was sent back to Triple-A Reno after the game on Sunday afternoon.

The AL West leading Houston Astros took 2 of 3 from the DBacks over the weekend.

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May 8-9: ARIZONA (22-14) @ LOS ANGELES DODGERS (18-18)

May 8: Arizona 4, Los Angeles 1
May 9: Los Angeles 5, Arizona 2

The Arizona Diamondbacks took the opening game 4-1 on a rainy night in Southern California. Taijuan Walker (2-3) tossed eight shutout innings, allowing just three hits, while striking out five. A.J. Pollock hit a two-run home run and also hit a ninth inning double and scored an insurance run. Archie Bradley came on to pick up the final out and earn his 13th save.

Jake Lamb pinch hit in the ninth on his return from the disabled list, then had to leave the game in the bottom of the ninth as he was injured diving for a ball at third. The injury didn't look to be serious, but he is likely to miss tomorrow's game.

The Dodgers split the series behind a strong performance from Clayton Kershaw as they rode a five run sixth inning to a victory over the Diamondbacks 5-2. Zack Greinke (6-1) lost for the first time in 2018, giving up five earned runs in the sixth inning. Kershaw (4-2) went six innings, allowing the two runs in five hits. The big blow for the Dodgers was Matt Kemps two-out, bases clearing, three-run double to put the Dodgers up 3-2. Paul Goldschmidt went 3 for 3 with a double and triple in the losing effort.

Arizona (22-14) returns home to face Washington for four games and Milwaukee for three.

AJ Pollock launched a two-run shot in the opener to lead the DBacks to victory.

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May 10-13: WASHINGTON (24-18) @ ARIZONA (24-16)

May 10: Washington 7, Arizona 5
May 11: Washinton 4, Arizona 3
May 12: Arizona 5, Washington 4
May 13: Arizona 4, Washington 2

The Washington Nationals rallied from a first inning 4-0 deficit to defeat the Arizona Diamondbacks 7-5 at Chase Field on Thirsday evening. Wilmer Difo's pinch hit two-run ninth inning home run was the difference as the Nats took the opener of the four game series. Jorge De La Rosa took the loss. Anthony Rendon went 3 for 4 with a home run and drove in three for the Nationals.

Anthony Rendon came through with a big solo home run to break a 3-3 tie in the eighth inning on Friday night as the Nationals rallied for a 4-3 victory over the Diamondbacks at Chase Field. A Jake Lamb solo home run in the fourth inning, his fourth on the season, gave the DBacks a 3-0 lead, but they could not hold on. Michael Taylor hit a solo home run in the fifth for the Nats, with Anthony Rendon hitting a sacrifice fly and Ryan Zimmerman adding an RBI double in the sixth to tie the game at 3-3.

Sammy Solis (1-3) picked up the win in relief for the Nationals. Sean Doolittle picked up his sixth save, working a scoreless ninth inning.

The DBacks rallied on Saturday afternoon to defeat the Nationals 5-4. A.J. Pollock's RBI single in the bottom of the eighth provided the winning run. Archie Bradley worked the ninth to pick up his 14th save. Nick Ahmed, who came in for an injured Ketel Marte, homered, doubled and drove in two in the victory. The win snapped a three game losing streak.

The DBacks sent outfielder John Jay back to Triple-A Reno before the game on Saturday as David Peralta came off of the disabled list.

The DBacks managed to gain a split of the four game series, taking the finale on Sunday evening, 4-2. Steven Souza Jr hit a two-run double in the bottom of the eighth inning to put Arizona in front. Archie Bradley worked the ninth to pick up his 15th save. Paul Goldschmidt went 2 for 3 with a double and RBI.

Matt Weiters hit a two-out, two-run double in the top of the seventh to tie the game at 2-2 after starter Taijuan Walker came out. Walker was excellent, pitching 6 2/3 innings and allowing just two hits and walking one, while striking out seven, but Jorge De La Rosa's blown save cost Walker a decision. Andrew Chafin (3-1) picked up the win, working a scoreless eighth inning.

The DBacks dodged a huge bullet in the bottom of the eighth as Jake Lamb was hit on the hand by a pitch. He left the game for x-rays, but they were negative and he may only miss a few games. He is not expected to head to the disabled list.

Arizona (24-16) will now host Milwaukee (28-13) for a huge three game series starting tomorrow evening. The Brewers own the best record in the National League.

Paul Goldschmidt went 5 for 7 in the final two games of the series, driving in two.

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May 14-16: MILWAUKEE (30-14) @ ARIZONA (25-18)

May 14: Milwaukee 3, Arizona 1
May 15: Arizona 6, Milwaukee 1
May 16: Milwaukee 7, Arizona 5

The Milwaukee Brewers rallied to take the opening game of a three game mid-week series 3-1 over the Arizona Diamondbacks on Monday evening at Chase Field. Manny Pena got a ground ball to sneak through the infield to drive in the go ahead run in the top of the ninth off of closer Archie Bradley.

Andrew Chafin got the first two outs in the ninth before walking Travis Shaw and Domingo Santana. Both would come home to score as the Brewers pulled out the 3-1 victory. Zack Greinke pitched about as well as you can in this one, going seven innings, and allowing just one run on three hits. Zack Davies was almost as good for the Brewers, allowing just one run on five hits in seven innings of work. Josh Hader (2-1) picked up the win, pitching the eighth, and Corey Knebel pitched the ninth to pick up his 14th save.

In game two, Patrick Corbin carried a perfect game into the sixth inning and he tossed a complete game as the DBacks defeated the Brewers 6-1 at Chase Field. Corbin allowed one run on just four hits, while striking out six. The lone Brewer run came on a colo home run from Domingo Santana in the eighth, his 15th on the season. The DBacks hit three home runs in the game, Alex Avila hit a solo shot in the third, Paul Goldschmidt hit a three-run home run in the third and A.J. Pollock hit a solo homer in the eighth.

The Milwaukee Brewers took the rubber match of their three game series in Arizona as they built a n early 6-0 lead, then held on for a 7-5 victory. Jesus Aguilar led the way, going 3 for 4 with a double, home run and two RBIs in the win as the Brewers became the first National League team to get to 30 wins. Daniel Descalso hit a three-run home pinch hit home run, and Steven Souza Jr also homered in the loss for the DBacks. Robbie Ray was knocked around, lasting just 3 2/3 innings and allowing six runs on 11 hits. Brent Suter (6-1) picked up the win for Milwaukee, going 6 1/3 innings, allowing four runs on seven hits. Corey Knebel got the final four outs to earn his 15th save.

Arizona will now hit the road for nine game in New York (Mets), Milwaukee and Oakland.

Christian Yelich robs Jeff Mathis of a three-run home run on Wednesday afternoon.

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May 18-20: ARIZONA (28-18) @ NEW YORK METS (19-26)

May 18: Arizona 9, New York 4
May 19: Arizona 5, New York 3
May 20: Arizona 14, New York 8

The Arizona Diamondbacks rode a five run sixth inning on their way to a 9-4 victory over the New York Mets at Citi Field on a rainy Friday night. Paul Goldschmidt went 3 for 4 with a double and two runs scored. Nick Ahmed added a solo home run and drove in two, while Jake Lamb hit a two-run triple in the victory. Zack Godley (3-1) earned the victory, allowing two runs on five hits in 5 2/3 innings of work.

A.J. Pollock went 1 for 3 with an RBI, but also stole four bases in the win. He now has 18 on the year, to lead all of baseball.

The DBacks took game two on Saturday evening behind a strong pitching performance from Taijuan Walker. Walker (3-3) picthed a solid 6 2/3 innings, allowing three runs on just four hits. He struck out eight and walked just one. Archie Bradley worked a perfect ninth to earn his 16th save.

Jake Lamb went 2 for 4 with a solo home run, his fifth on the season. David Peralta, Alex Avila and Paul Godlschmidt added RBI doubles as the DBacks remain in first place in the competitive National League West.

Arizona completed the sweep of the New York Mets on Sunday afternoon in a slugfest at Citi Field, winning 14-8. The DBacks tied a club record, hitting seven home runs in the win. A.J. Pollock and Alex Avila each hit two, with Jake Lamb, David Descalso and Steven Souza Jr also adding home runs. A.J. Pollock drove in five and has now driven in 42 runs on the year, second in the National League.

A stiff breeze blowing out was not the pitchers friend in this one. Zack Greinke got a no decision, pitching just 5 1/3 innings, and allowing five runs on nin ehits. Yoshi Hirano (3-0) picked up the win, getting the final two outs in the sixth. Arizona would break open a 5-5 tie with three runs in the seventh, two in the eighth and four in the ninth as they won their third straight game.

The DBacks score 28 runs in the three game weekend series to open their nine game road trip. They will fly to Milwaukee this evening, opening a three game series tomorrow evening against the top team in the National League.

A.J. Pollock is putting up MVP numbers in 2018, a contract year.

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May 18-20: ARIZONA (30-19) @ MILWAUKEE (32-18)

May 21: Arizona 2, Milwaukee 1
May 22: Milwaukee 1, Arizona 0
May 23: Arizona 10, Milwaukee 2

The Arizona Diamondbacks won a pitcher's duel on Monday night in Milwaukee, 2-1 over the Brewers. Patrick Corbin (2-1) won this one, picthing seven solid innings, allowing just one run on four hits, whiel striking out seven. Ketel Marte provided all the offense that Arizona would need with a two-run home run in the top of the sixth, his first on the year. Archie Bradley pitched a perfect ninth to earn his 17th save.

Both teams had just four hits in a briskly played game that lasted just two hours and 31 minutes.

The Brewers took game two in another pitcher's duel as Brent Suter out pitched Robbie Ray as the Brewers defeated the DBacks 1-0. Milwaukee pushed across the winning run in the bottom of the eighth as Lorenzo Cain beat out a possible inning ending double play with the bases loaded, allowing Manny Pina to score. Pina walked to open the inning and was the last batter that Robbie Ray would face. The Brewers scored just one run on four hits for the second consecutive game.

Ray (2-5) was magnificent in this one, scattering three hits and walking three, while striking out six. Brent Suter (7-1) was better. He pitched eight shut out innings, allowing six hits and no runs whiel striking out three. Corey Knebel worked a tight rope in the ninth to pick up his 17th save. He got A.J. Pollock to line out to left to end the game, leaving Nick Ahmed stranded at third after a diving catch from Christian Yelich.

The Diamondbacks took the Wednesday afternoon rubber match, crushing the Brewers 10-2. Paul Goldschmidt, Alex Avila and Daniel Descalso hit home runs to lead the DBacks offense. Zack Godley (4-1) went the distance, allowing single runs in the eighth and ninth. He scattered eight hits and struck out 12, while walking none.

The first place DBacks (30-19) will have tomorrow off and they finish their nine game road trip with a three game weekend series in Oakland, beginning on Friday evening.

Ketel Marte's two-run shot on Monday proved to be the game winner.

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