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Series Wrap-Up: Arizona @ San Diego

April 15: Arizona 8, San Diego 3
April 16: San Diego 10, Arizona 7
April 17: Arizona 4, San Diego 2


A.J. Pollack and the DBacks are heating up.

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Bro, great job on cutting all of the pictures together to make it flow nicely. Look on Clippard's face when he gave up the 3-run bomb was hilarious and fits with how pitchers react in real life!

Thanks! IMO, this may be the best iteration of The Show yet. I am loving it! Thanks for checking in.

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April 18-21: Arizona (6-7) @ San Francisco (7-6)

PITCHING PROBABLES
Game #1: Rubby De La Rosa (2-0, 1.54) v. Jake Peavy (0-1, 4.38)
Game #2: Archie Bradley (0-1, 6.35) v. Chris Heston (1-1, 1.29)
Game #3: Zack Greinke (1-2, 5.24) v. Madison Bumgarner (1-1, 2.05)
Game #4: Patrick Corbin (0-2, 7.98) v. Johnny Cueto (1-1, 2.00)

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Game #14

ARIZONA 3, SAN FRANCISCO 0


Rubby De La Rosa pitched a gem on Monday evening.

4/18/16
San Francisco, CA (AP) – Rubby De La Rosa pitched a gem on Monday night, spinning a three hit shutout as the Arizona Diamondbacks defeated the San Francisco Giants 3-0 at AT&T Park. The win improved the DBacks to 5-2 on their current ten game road trip.

Arizona (7-7) would get all the offense that they would need in the top of the third as Jake Lamb hit an opposite field two-run home run off of Jake Peavy. Rubby De La Rosa would draw a one-out walk in the fourth, then came around to score as Jean Segura beat out a double play, to add the final Diamondback run.

De La Rosa was dominant, improving to a surprising (3-0). He lowered his team leading ERA to 0.87. He scattered three hits, struck out eight, and did not walk a batter.

The series resumes on Tuesday evening as Archie Bradley (0-1, 6.35) will matchup against Chris Heston (1-1, 1.29)

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Game #15

ARIZONA 7, SAN FRANCISCO 0


Yasmany Tomas moved up the batting order, and responded.

4/19/16
San Francisco, CA (AP) – The Arizona Diamondbacks shut out the San Francisco Giants for a second consecutive night to run their winning streak to three with a 7-0 victory on Tuesday evening at AT&T Park. Yasmany Tomas keyed the victory with a triple, home run and six RBIs as the DBacks moved above .500 for the first time in 2016.

Manager Chip Hale liked the progress that Tomas has been making at the plate, so he moved him into the number two hole in the lineup on Tuesday evening. It paid off as Tomas hit a two-run triple in the third and a grand slam in the seventh, going 2 for 4 with six RBIs.

Arizona also got a great pitching performance from Archie Bradley. He went eight innings, allowing just three hits, while striking out four and walking one.

The series resumes on Wednesday evening with a matchup of aces as Zack Greinke (1-2, 5.24) faces Madison Bumgarner (1-1, 2.05).

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Game #16

SAN FRANCISCO 2, ARIZONA 0


Madison Bumgarner shut down the red-hot DBacks.

4/20/16
San Francisco, CA (AP) – Madison Bumgarner and the San Francisco Giants shut down the red-hot Arizona Diamondbacks on Wednesday evening, 2-0 at AT&T Park. Bumgarner allowed just two base hits, both to Paul Goldschmidt.

Bumgarner (2-1) alos helped himself at the plate, lacing a two-run single in the third to account for all of the Giants offense. Bumgarner scattered those two hits in the complete game shutout, walking one and striking out three.

The Giants have scored just two runs in the three game series, with both runs driven in by a pitcher.

Zach Greinke (1-3) was the hard luck loser. He pitched seven strong innings, allowing just the two runs on six hits. He struck out five and walked just one.

The series wraps on Thursday afternoon with Patrick Corbin (0-2, 7.98) facing Johnny Cueto (1-1, 2.00) in the wrap up of the DBacks 10-game road trip.

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Game #17

ARIZONA 2, SAN FRANCISCO 1


Patrick Corbin was dominant in Thursday's win.

4/21/16
San Francisco, CA (AP) – The Arizona Diamondbacks capped off their ten game road trip in style with a 2-1 victory over the San Francisco Giants at AT&T Park. The DBacks finished the trip winning all three series, going 7-3 to improve to (9-8) overall. moving into second place in the National League West.

This one was once again a pitchers duel as Patrick Corbin outdueled Johnny Cueto. Corbin (1-2) picked up his first win on the season, tossing 7 2/3 innings, scattering six hits, while striking out nine and walking just one. Cueto wasn't too bad for the Giants. He went 6 1/3, allowing both earned runs on just four hits.

Arizona got on the board in the fifth. David Peralta and Branden Drury led off with singles. After Jean Segura popped out, Nick Ahmed beat out a double play, to allow Peralta to score as the DBacks took a 1-0 lead.

They would extend the lead to 2-0 in the seventh when Branden Drury doubled home Paul Goldschmidt.

Brad Zeigler came on in the ninth to pick up his fourth save, but he wasn't spotless. He gave up a one-out triple to Brandon Crawford. Crawford would score on a Matt Duffy ground out. Zeiger would then give up a double off the top of the wall in right to Brandon Belt, before he got Denard Span to fly out to end the game.

Arizona returns home for a ten game home stand beginning Friday as Pittsburgh comes to Chase Field for a three game weekend series. Shelby Miller (0-0, 2.87) will face Francisco Lariano (1-2, 2.84) in the opener.

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Series Wrap-Up: Arizona @ San Francisco

April 18: Arizona 3, San Francisco 0
April 19: Arizona 7, San Francisco 0
April 20: San Francisco 2, Arizona 0
April 21: Arizona 2, San Francisco 1


Paul Goldschmidt is off to a hot start in 2016.

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April 22-24: Pittsburgh (7-9) @ Arizona (9-8)

PITCHING PROBABLES
Game #1: Francisco Lariano (1-2, 2.84) v. Shelby Miller (0-0, 2.87)
Game #2: Jeff Locke (1-1, 3.72) v. Rubby De La Rosa (3-0, 0.87)
Game #3: John Niese (1-2, 4.67) v. Archie Bradley (1-1, 3.72)

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Game #18

ARIZONA 4, PITTSBURGH 2


Welington Castillo had a big night for the DBacks.

4/22/16
Phoenix, AZ (AP) – The Arizona Diamondbacks opened up a ten game homestand with a 4-2 victory over the Pittsburgh Pirates. Welington Castillo paced the offense going 2 for 4 with with a double, and home run.

David Peralta would get the DBacks on the board in the first as he singled home Paul Goldschmidt. Goldschmidt would then drive in Jean Segura in the third as he beat out a double play, to make it 2-0.

The Pirates would break the seal in the top of the fourth. Josh Harrison singled and Andrew McCutchen doubled to center. Starling Marte then grounded out to second, allowing Harrison to score. Shelby Miller would then work out of the inning with the lead intact.

Paul Goldschmidt would then drive in his second on the night in the bottom of the fifth. He singled home Yasmany Tomas, who opened the frame with a double off of Francisco Lariano.

The Pirates would load the bases in the top of the six, but could only push across one run on a John Jaso sacrifice fly to right, cutting the DBacks lead to 3-2.

But immediately in the bottom of the inning, Arizona pushed it back to two as Welington Castillo hit a long solo home run to left, then gave a nice stare and bat flip.

The Diamondback bullpen would excellent as Robbie Ray and Brad Zeigler shut down the Bucs over the final three innings. Shelby Miller (1-0) picked up his first win, throwing six innings and allowing the two runs on five hits. He struck out six, while walking three. Brad Zeigler earned his fifth save with a perfect ninth as Arizona won its eighth game in their last ten.

The series resumes on Saturday evening with red-hot Rubby De La Rosa (3-0, 0.87) facing Jeff Locke (1-1, 3.72).

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Game #19

ARIZONA 7, PITTSBURGH 6


Welington Castillo and the DBacks walk it off.

4/23/16
Phoenix, AZ (AP) – The Arizona Diamondbacks spotted the Pittsburgh Pirates a 5-0 lead, then stormed back with the long ball and won it in walk off fashion, 7-6 at Chase Field on Saturday Night. Welington Castillo's RBI single in the bottom of the ninth sent the DBacks to their ninth win in their last twelve outings.

This one did not start out well for Rubby De La Rosa, or the Diamondbacks. De La Rosa, who has been red hot in April, did not have his best stuff on Saturday night, allowing five runs in 2 1/3 innings, and leaving after taking a line drive off of his throwing arm in the third. He gave up two, two-run home runs to Starling Marte as the Pirates built a 5-0 lead after two and a half innings.

But this Diamondback club did not fold. With the roof open, and the wind blowing out, Chase Field is a hitters paradise. The Dbacks would plate three in the bottom of the third, and left the bases loaded when Phil Gosselin lined out to third to end the inning.

It would remain 5-3 until the seventh when Paul Goldschmidt hit his sixth home run on the year, a solo shot to left to cut the lead to 5-4.

In the eighth, David Peralta came off the bench and hit a pinch hit solo home run off of Pirates reliever Arquimedes Caminero, to tie the game at 5-5.

But in the top of the ninth, Francisco Cervelli hit a solo home run to left center off of Evan Marshall to put the Pirates back up 6-5 and it looked like their valiant comeback would be wasted.

In the bottom of the ninth, Jake Lamb hit the first pitch that he saw into the right field seats off of Pirates closer Mark Melancon. It was the sixth home run of the ball game. Yasmany Tomas followed that up with a double to left center and was replaced by a pinch runner in Socrates Brito. After Melancon got Paul Goldschmidt and A.J. Pollack to fly out, Welington Castillo hit a 1-1 fastball back up the middle into center, scoring Brito and sending the DBack's fans home with the win.

After the game it was announced that Rubby De La Rosa would be placed on the 15-day DL with a bruised pitching arm. Starting pitcher Tyler Wagner had his contract purchased from Triple-A Reno and he was recalled by the Diamondbacks. He will likely go to the long relief role, with Robbie Ray taking De La Rosa's spot in the rotation.

The series concludes on Sunday afternoon as Arizona goes for the sweep with Archie Bradley (1-1, 3.72) facing John Niese (1-2, 4.67).

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Game #20

PITTSBURGH 6, ARIZONA 3


Andrew McCutchen slides into third with a two-run ninth inning triple.

4/24/16
Phoenix, AZ (AP) – The Pittsburgh Pirates exacted a bit of revenge on Sunday afternoon, as they rallied late to salvage the final game of a three game weekend series at Chase Field, defeating the Arizona Diamondbacks 6-3. Andrew McCutcheon hit a double and triple, driving in three to lead the Pirates to the victory.

Pittsburgh broke a five game losing streak, and ended a three game DBacks winning streak.

The Pirates got off to a quick start off of Archie Bradley, scoring twice in the first. Andrew McCutcheon hit a ground rule double, scoring Gregory Polanco. Starling Marte followed that up with a sacrifice fly to make it 2-0.

Arizona would strike in the second, scoring three times to take the lead. Socrates Brito hit a sacrifice fly, scoring A.J. Pollack with Arizona's first run. With two outs, Chris Owings hit a line drive to left that Starling Marte could not catch, allowing both Jake Lamb and Nick Ahmed to score.

It would remain 3-2 all the way into the eighth inning. With both starters gone, this one was up to the bullpens. With one out in the top of the eighth, McCutheon hit one deep to right that David Peralta misplayed, allowing McCutheon to reach third. Tyler Clippard come on in relief of Randall Delgado and walked Starling Marte and John Jaso to load the bases. Francisco Cervelli hit a sacrifice fly to right to tie it at 3-3. Clippard then got David Freese to ground out to end the inning.

Manager Chip Hale brought in Andrew Chafin in the ninth and it didn't go well. Jordy Mercer tripled to open the inning. Chris Stewart singled home Mercer to put the Pirates ahead. One out later, Josh Harrison singled to left to end Chafin's afternoon. Brad Zeigler came on and gave up a two-run triple to Andrew McCutcheon to blow it open.

Mark Melancon would pitch a perfect ninth to pick up his fourth save.

The DBacks (11-9) will now host St. Louis (6-12) for a four game series at Chase Field beginning Monday night.

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Series Wrap-Up: Pittsburgh @ Arizona

April 22: Arizona 4, Pittsburgh 2
April 23: Arizona 7, Pittsburgh 6
April 24: Pittsburgh 6, Arizona 3


David Peralta and red-hot Arizona have won four straight series.

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April 25-28: St. Louis (6-12) @ Arizona (11-9)

PITCHING PROBABLES
Game #1: Jaime Garcia (1-2, 5.40) v. Zack Greinke (1-3, 4.60)
Game #2: Mike Leake (0-2, 5.79) v. Patrick Corbin (1-2, 5.24)
Game #3: Adam Wainwright (0-2, 3.28) v. Shelby Miller (1-0, 2.91)
Game #4: Carlos Martinez (2-0, 4.08) v. Robbie Ray (1-0, 0.68)

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Game #21

ST. LOUIS 8, ARIZONA 2


Jaime Garcia was effective in slowing down the red-hot Arizona bats.

4/25/16
Phoenix, AZ (AP) – The St. Louis Cardinals took advantage of a leaky Arizona bullpen to take game one of a four game series in the desert, 8-2 on Monday night at Chase Field. Jaime Garcia went 8 2/3 innings, holding the DBacks to just two runs on eight hits.

St. Louis jumped on Zack Greinke in the first inning. Kolten Wong doubled off the wall in center, then scored on a two-out Matt Holiday single to right, when David Peralta bobbled the ball.

The Diamondbacks would tie it up in the second as Nick Ahmed singled home Yasmany Tomas, who had walked and reached third on a Jean Segura single.

Back-to-back doubles by Aledmys Diaz and pitcher Jaime Garcia put the Cardinals back in front in the fifth. Garcia would advance to third on a Greinke wild pitch and scored on a Randal Grichuk ground out.

The Cardinals would put this one away in the ninth, scoring five times on the dreadful Arizona bullpen. Tyler Clippard and Brad Zeigler shared the pitching duties in the ninth and saw their ERAs balloon to 6.14 and 7.45 respectively.

Zack Greinke dropped to (1-4) and saw his ERA rise to 4.72. He allowed the three earned runs in five innings. He surrendered six hits, struck out eight and walked one.

The Cardinals saw all eight positional players record hits, with Wong and Carpenter driving in two each.

The series resumes on Tuesday evening with Mike Leake (0-2, 5.79) facing Patrick Corbin (1-2, 5.24).