​Diamondbacks News: A Step Forward, A Step Back
Zac Gallen opened the game by surrendering four runs in the first inning, then settled down and pitched reasonably well the rest of the way. Arizona’s offense, coming off an eight-run explosion on Monday, seemed to lose some of that momentum, managing only a single run in the game as they tried to climb back into it.
Padres Beat Gallen, Snakes in the First Inning
Gallen again faced trouble in the opening frame, giving up four earned runs before the team could settle in. Despite having 27 outs to rally, Arizona’s offense could only scratch across one run, even with several baserunners on base.
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Other Baseball News
Jake McCarthy Experiencing Career Resurgence in Colorado
An old friend alert: it’s encouraging to see Jake turn his season around after he hadn’t fully tapped into his potential in Arizona, despite repeated opportunities.
ZiPS zStats for Hitters at the Midway Point
Despite the Diamondbacks’ offensive struggles, they do not appear among the most underachieving teams in the ZiPS readings at the position, at least not in the immediate way some observers might expect from watching the team this season.
First-Half MVPs for Each Team
Corbin Carroll earns a place on the list, with Eduardo Rodriguez receiving an honorable mention for his all-star-caliber pitching.
Justin Verlander to Retire at End of Season
If Verlander does decide to call it a career after this season, Cooperstown might already be lining up his plaque for induction in a few years. The Hall of Fame’s timing will accommodate him, with five years to wait before eligibility, but the discussion around his legacy is already well underway.