WATCH THE LATEST VIDEOS FROM THE DIAMONDBACKS AND THE MLBTorey Lovullo talks D-Backs’ strategy in loss to Braves | 1:59
Diamondbacks manager Torey Lovullo talks about pitching to Freddie Freeman in the eighth inning and letting Taijuan Walker hit in the sixth.
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WATCH THE LATEST VIDEOS FROM THE DIAMONDBACKS AND THE MLBTaijuan Walker on his night vs. Braves | 1:22
Diamondbacks right-hander Taijuan Walker talks about his performance on the mound and at the plate against the Braves on Friday night.
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WATCH THE LATEST VIDEOS FROM THE DIAMONDBACKS AND THE MLBShot Clock: D-Backs’ trade deadline ideas | 1:51
azcentral sports’ Jay Dieffenbach and Nick Piecoro discuss what the Diamondbacks need to do to win the division.
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WATCH THE LATEST VIDEOS FROM THE DIAMONDBACKS AND THE MLBShot Clock: Playoffs for D-Backs and Suns? | 1:54
azcentral sports’ Jay Dieffenbach and Sarah McLellan talk about the playoff odds for the Diamondbacks and the Suns as well as a big upcoming fight in our Shot Clock video.
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WATCH THE LATEST VIDEOS FROM THE DIAMONDBACKS AND THE MLBDiamondbacks fall 2-1 to Reds | 1:14
Manager Torey Lovullo, left-hander Patrick Corbin and center fielder A.J. Pollock react to the loss.
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WATCH THE LATEST VIDEOS FROM THE DIAMONDBACKS AND THE MLBLovullo on the Diamondbacks’ loss to the Reds | 1:24
Diamondbacks manager Torey Lovullo on his team’s loss to the Reds.
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WATCH THE LATEST VIDEOS FROM THE DIAMONDBACKS AND THE MLBDiamondbacks hold off Reds for 6-3 win | 1:20
Manager Torey Lovullo, right-hander Zack Greinke and first baseman Paul Goldschmidt react to the win.
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WATCH THE LATEST VIDEOS FROM THE DIAMONDBACKS AND THE MLBShot Clock: 1 more chance for D-Backs’ Rodney? | 2:02
azcentral sports’ Jay Dieffenbach and Dan Bickley discuss the Arizona Diamondbacks closer situation and more in our Shot Clock video.
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WATCH THE LATEST VIDEOS FROM THE DIAMONDBACKS AND THE MLBFernando Rodney after blown save vs. Dodgers | 0:52
Diamondbacks closer Fernando Rodney did not retire a batter on Thursday night as the Dodgers rallied from a three-run deficit to win 5-4 at Dodger Stadium.
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WATCH THE LATEST VIDEOS FROM THE DIAMONDBACKS AND THE MLBTorey Lovullo after Dodgers sweep D-Backs in LA | 1:46
Diamondbacks manager Torey Lovullo talks about Fernando Rodney’s blown save and his team’s gut-wrenching loss to the Dodgers on Thursday night.
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WATCH THE LATEST VIDEOS FROM THE DIAMONDBACKS AND THE MLBRobbie Ray on his outing, tough loss vs. Dodgers | 1:17
Lefty Robbie Ray talks about his performance vs. the Dodgers in the Diamondbacks’ 5-4 loss on Thursday night.
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WATCH THE LATEST VIDEOS FROM THE DIAMONDBACKS AND THE MLBTorey Lovullo on D-Backs’ second consecutive loss in LA | 1:09
Diamondbacks manager Torey Lovullo talks about lefty Alex Wood’s performance in a 1-0 loss to the Dodgers on Wednesday night.
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WATCH THE LATEST VIDEOS FROM THE DIAMONDBACKS AND THE MLBZack Godley talks about his outing vs. Dodgers. | 1:28
Diamondbacks right-hander Zack Godley gave up one run in 5 2/3 innings in a 1-0 loss to the Dodgers on Wednesday night.
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WATCH THE LATEST VIDEOS FROM THE DIAMONDBACKS AND THE MLBGregor Blanco after D-Backs’ loss to Dodgers | 1:26
Diamondbacks outfielder Gregor Blanco talks about Dodgers lefty Alex Wood’s outing and his team’s few chances to score in a 1-0 loss on Wednesday.
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WATCH THE LATEST VIDEOS FROM THE DIAMONDBACKS AND THE MLBShot Clock: How should Suns, D-Backs prioritize improvement? | 2:05
Mark Faller and Dan Bickley discuss how the Suns handled free agency in a loaded West and the Diamondbacks’ options when it comes to rolling the dice on the trade market with the Dodgers in command of the West.
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WATCH THE LATEST VIDEOS FROM THE DIAMONDBACKS AND THE MLBChris Owings on Kershaw’s night, D-Backs’ late push | 1:02
Diamondbacks shortstop Chris Owings talks about breaking up Clayton Kershaw’s no-hit bid with an infield single.
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WATCH THE LATEST VIDEOS FROM THE DIAMONDBACKS AND THE MLBTorey Lovullo on D-Backs’ late push in loss vs. Dodgers | 1:34
Diamondbacks manager Torey Lovullo discusses his team’s 4-3 loss to the Los Angeles Dodgers on Tuesday night.
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WATCH THE LATEST VIDEOS FROM THE DIAMONDBACKS AND THE MLBDodgers vs D-Backs preview | 0:51
Dodgers vs D-Backs series preview 7/4/17 Wochit
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WATCH THE LATEST VIDEOS FROM THE DIAMONDBACKS AND THE MLBLovullo, Marte, Walker discuss D-Backs’ walk-off win | 2:52
Diamondback manager Torey Lovullo, shortstop Ketel Marte and starting pitcher Taijuan Walker discuss Sunday’s 4-3 walk-off win over the Rockies on Sunday. With the game tied in the ninth inning, Marte produced a game-winning single.
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WATCH THE LATEST VIDEOS FROM THE DIAMONDBACKS AND THE MLBFour Diamondbacks react to making NL All-Star team | 1:23
Diamondbacks Jake Lamb, Zack Greinke, Robbie Ray and Paul Goldschmidt discuss being named to the MLB All-Star Game in Miami. Bob McManaman/azcentral sports
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WATCH THE LATEST VIDEOS FROM THE DIAMONDBACKS AND THE MLBArchie Bradley on D-Backs’ win over Rockies | 1:25
Diamondbacks reliever Archie Bradley talks about Zack Greinke’s strong outing in a 6-2 win over the Colorado Rockies on Saturday night.
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WATCH THE LATEST VIDEOS FROM THE DIAMONDBACKS AND THE MLBZack Greinke on his effective outing vs. Rockies | 1:51
Diamondbacks right-hander Zack Greinke said “a lot of things were going good” in his outing vs. Rockies on Saturday.
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WATCH THE LATEST VIDEOS FROM THE DIAMONDBACKS AND THE MLBRobbie Ray on his outing in loss vs. Rockies | 1:24
Diamondbacks lefty Robbie Ray walked five in six innings, but he said he didn’t think he was missing by much on Friday night vs. the Rockies.
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WATCH THE LATEST VIDEOS FROM THE DIAMONDBACKS AND THE MLBChris Owings homers twice in loss to Rockies | 1:26
Chris Owings discusses the Diamondbacks’ 6-3 loss to the Colorado Rockies on Friday night.
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WATCH THE LATEST VIDEOS FROM THE DIAMONDBACKS AND THE MLBTorey Lovullo talks loss to Cardinals | 1:25
D-Backs manager Torey Lovullo talks loss to St. Louis. Wochit
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WATCH THE LATEST VIDEOS FROM THE DIAMONDBACKS AND THE MLBD-Backs GM on Chase Field humidor being pushed back | 1:48
Diamondbacks GM Mike Hazen says plans for a humidor at Chase Field have been pushed back to next year.
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WATCH THE LATEST VIDEOS FROM THE DIAMONDBACKS AND THE MLBLovullo, Godley reflect on D-Backs’ close loss | 2:00
Manager Torey Lovullo, who was ejected in the third inning, and starting pitcher Zack Godley discuss the Diamondbacks’ 4-3 loss to the Cardinals at Chase Field on Wednesday. Richard Morin/azcentral sports
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WATCH THE LATEST VIDEOS FROM THE DIAMONDBACKS AND THE MLBTony La Russa reflects on his baseball life | 3:41
Diamondbacks Chief Baseball Analyst Tony La Russa reflects on his life in baseball during an interview at Chase Field in Phoenix on Wednesday. Tom Tingle/azcentral sports
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WATCH THE LATEST VIDEOS FROM THE DIAMONDBACKS AND THE MLBTorey Lovullo shares Tomas, Pollock, Ahmed injury updates | 1:38
Diamondbacks manager Torey Lovullo updates Yasmany Tomas and A.J. Pollock injuries before Wednesday’s game. Bob McManaman/azcentral sports
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WATCH THE LATEST VIDEOS FROM THE DIAMONDBACKS AND THE MLBChris Herrmann walks it off for D-Backs | 1:29
Chris Herrmann hit a walkoff single to lead the Diamondbacks past the Cardinals at Chase Field on Tuesday. Doug Haller/azcentral sports
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WATCH THE LATEST VIDEOS FROM THE DIAMONDBACKS AND THE MLBD-Backs’ Torey Lovullo: “They fight until the final out” | 1:05
Diamondbacks manager Torey Lovullo discusses his team’s latest comeback, walkoff win in the 10th inning against the Cardinals on Tuesday. Doug Haller/azcentral sports
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WATCH THE LATEST VIDEOS FROM THE DIAMONDBACKS AND THE MLBChris Herrmann on first career leadoff home run | 1:26
The Diamondbacks’ Chris Herrmann batted leadoff for the first time in his career, and he connected for a home run in the first inning in Monday’s 6-1 win.
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WATCH THE LATEST VIDEOS FROM THE DIAMONDBACKS AND THE MLBZack Greinke on outing vs. Phillies | 1:17
Diamondbacks right-hander Zack Greinke needed 102 pitches to get through five innings of a 6-1 win over the Phillies on Monday.
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WATCH THE LATEST VIDEOS FROM THE DIAMONDBACKS AND THE MLBTorey Lovullo on D-Backs’ offensive execution in win | 1:38
Manager Torey Lovullo talks about the Diamondbacks’ latest win over the Phillies on Monday at Chase Field. Bob McManaman/azcentral sports
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WATCH THE LATEST VIDEOS FROM THE DIAMONDBACKS AND THE MLBDiamondbacks-Phillies recap – June 26 | 0:46
The Diamondbacks only got five innings out of starter Zack Greinke, but went on to a 6-1 win over the Phillies to close out a four-game home series on Monday. Wochit
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WATCH THE LATEST VIDEOS FROM THE DIAMONDBACKS AND THE MLBDiamondbacks walk off Philies in extra innings | 1:13
Manager Torey Lovullo, right fielder Chris Owings and infielder Daniel Descalso react to the 2-1 win.
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WATCH THE LATEST VIDEOS FROM THE DIAMONDBACKS AND THE MLBArizona Diamondbacks vs. Philadelphia Phillies | June 25, 2017 | 0:47
A video recap of the Diamondbacks’ 2-1 win in extra innings over the Phillies on Sunday at Chase Field. Wochit
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WATCH THE LATEST VIDEOS FROM THE DIAMONDBACKS AND THE MLBRay on his outing against the Phillies | 1:36
Diamondbacks starter Robbie Ray on his start against the Phillies on Saturday night.
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WATCH THE LATEST VIDEOS FROM THE DIAMONDBACKS AND THE MLBTorey Lovullo on Diamondbacks’ loss to Phillies | 1:20
Diamondbacks manager Torey Lovullo speaks with the media following Arizona’s 6-1 loss to the Phillies on Friday at Chase Field.
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WATCH THE LATEST VIDEOS FROM THE DIAMONDBACKS AND THE MLBLovullo discusses the Diamondbacks’ win over the Phillies | 1:32
Manager Torey Lovullo on the Diamondbacks’ win over the Phillies on Saturday.
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WATCH THE LATEST VIDEOS FROM THE DIAMONDBACKS AND THE MLBTorey Lovullo after D-Backs win series vs. Rockies | 1:30
Diamondbacks manager Torey Lovullo thought his team made a statement with its series victory over the Rockies this week.
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WATCH THE LATEST VIDEOS FROM THE DIAMONDBACKS AND THE MLBPaul Goldschmidt on D-Backs’ offensive outburst | 0:59
Diamondbacks slugger Paul Goldschmidt talks about his team’s ability to bounce back from a tough loss on Friday.
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WATCH THE LATEST VIDEOS FROM THE DIAMONDBACKS AND THE MLBZack Godley on strong outing at Coors Field | 0:41
Zack Godley talks about the importance of shutdown innings after going seven innings to beat the Rockies on Thursday.
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WATCH THE LATEST VIDEOS FROM THE DIAMONDBACKS AND THE MLBD-Backs’ Taijuan Walker on win over Rockies | 1:04
Diamondbacks right-hander Taijuan Walker threw six innings and his offense did the rest in a 16-4 win at Coors Field on Wednesday.
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WATCH THE LATEST VIDEOS FROM THE DIAMONDBACKS AND THE MLBTorey Lovullo after blowout win vs. Rockies | 1:19
Diamondbacks manager Torey Lovullo talks about his team’s 10-run fourth inning against the Rockies on Wednesday night.
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WATCH THE LATEST VIDEOS FROM THE DIAMONDBACKS AND THE MLBTorey Lovullo on decision to stick with Zack Greinke | 1:48
Diamondbacks manager Torey Lovullo explains why he stuck with Zack Grienke in the eighth inning on Tuesday night.
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WATCH THE LATEST VIDEOS FROM THE DIAMONDBACKS AND THE MLBZack Greinke after loss vs. Rockies | 1:32
Diamondbacks right-hander Zack Greinke talks about how his outing against the Rockies got away from him on Tuesday night at Coors Field.
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WATCH THE LATEST VIDEOS FROM THE DIAMONDBACKS AND THE MLBD-Backs suffer tough loss in Denver | 0:49
Both the Diamondbacks and Rockies overcame deficits in the eighth inning, with Colorado pulling out a 4-3 win on Tuesday. Wochit
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WATCH THE LATEST VIDEOS FROM THE DIAMONDBACKS AND THE MLBShot Clock: D-Backs, Rockies set for showdown | 1:52
azcentral sports’ Greg Moore and Mark Faller discuss the Diamondbacks’ upcoming three-game series against the Rockies and Diana Taurasi becoming the WNBA’s all-time leading scorer.
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WATCH THE LATEST VIDEOS FROM THE DIAMONDBACKS AND THE MLBTorey Lovullo on Rey Fuentes’ go-ahead homer | 1:33
Diamondbacks manager Torey Lovullo talks about the home run Rey Fuentes hit to help beat the Philadelphia Phillies on Sunday.
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WATCH THE LATEST VIDEOS FROM THE DIAMONDBACKS AND THE MLBRey Fuentes on hitting his first career home run | 0:53
Rey Fuentes’ first career home run was a big one, helping the Diamondbacks beat the Philadelphia Phillies on Sunday.
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WATCH THE LATEST VIDEOS FROM THE DIAMONDBACKS AND THE MLBRobbie Ray on his outing vs. Phillies | 1:12
Diamondbacks lefty Robbie Ray talks about why he wasn’t at his best on Sunday afternoon in Philadelphia.
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WATCH THE LATEST VIDEOS FROM THE DIAMONDBACKS AND THE MLBManager Torey Lovullo after D-Backs’ sixth consecutive win | 1:28
Diamondbacks manager Torey Lovullo talks about his team’s 5-1 win over the Philadelphia Phillies on Saturday evening. Nick Piecoro/azcentral sports
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WATCH THE LATEST VIDEOS FROM THE DIAMONDBACKS AND THE MLBJake Lamb on D-Backs’ latest win over Phillies | 1:33
Diamondbacks third baseman Jake Lamb drove in a run on Saturday to help the Diamondbacks beat the Phillies 5-1. Nick Piecoro/azcentral sports
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WATCH THE LATEST VIDEOS FROM THE DIAMONDBACKS AND THE MLBTorey Lovullo talks about his late father’s support, guidance | 1:39
Diamondbacks manager Torey Lovullo discusses his late father’s support and guidance and how that relates to the Diamondbacks’ success this season. David Kadlubowski/azcentral sports
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WATCH THE LATEST VIDEOS FROM THE DIAMONDBACKS AND THE MLBTorey Lovullo on his father’s job in television | 1:33
Diamondbacks manager Torey Lovullo talks about his unusual upbringing, given his father’s job in television with the TV show “Hee Haw.” David Kadlubowski/azcentral sports
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WATCH THE LATEST VIDEOS FROM THE DIAMONDBACKS AND THE MLBTorey Lovullo on D-Backs’ come-from-behind win over Phillies | 1:40
Diamondbacks manager Torey Lovullo talks about his team’s comeback over the Phillies, including Gregor Blanco’s key two-run home run.
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WATCH THE LATEST VIDEOS FROM THE DIAMONDBACKS AND THE MLBGregor Blanco discusses his game-tying homer vs. Phillies | 1:04
Diamondbacks outfielder Gregor Blanco cracked a game-tying home run in the seventh inning on Friday night.
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WATCH THE LATEST VIDEOS FROM THE DIAMONDBACKS AND THE MLBPatrick Corbin on his performance vs. Phillies | 1:04
Diamondbacks lefty Patrick Corbin beat the Phillies on Friday night, his first road win since June 21, 2016.
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WATCH THE LATEST VIDEOS FROM THE DIAMONDBACKS AND THE MLBTorey Lovullo on D-Backs’ latest one-run win | 1:15
Diamondbacks manager Torey Lovullo talks about Taijuan Walker’s return from the DL and Randall Delgado’s relief performance in a win over the Tigers.
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WATCH THE LATEST VIDEOS FROM THE DIAMONDBACKS AND THE MLBTaijuan Walker on his first outing back from the disabled list | 1:11
Diamondbacks right-hander Taijuan Walker gave up just one run in five innings in his first start back from the disabled list after missing nearly a month with a blister.
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WATCH THE LATEST VIDEOS FROM THE DIAMONDBACKS AND THE MLBDavid Peralta on his go-ahead homer in win over Tigers | 1:15
Outfielder David Peralta discusses his go-ahead home run in the Diamondbacks’ wild 7-6 win over the Detroit Tigers. Nick Piecoro/azcentral sports
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WATCH THE LATEST VIDEOS FROM THE DIAMONDBACKS AND THE MLBTorey Lovullo after D-Backs’ win over Tigers | 1:06
Torey Lovullo talks about the Diamondbacks’ back-and-forth game against the Detroit Tigers on Tuesday night. Nick Piecoro/azcentral sports
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WATCH THE LATEST VIDEOS FROM THE DIAMONDBACKS AND THE MLBRobbie Ray on D-Backs’ win over Brewers | 2:30
Diamondbacks starter Robbie Ray speaks with the media following his team’s 11-1 win over the Brewers on Sunday. Richard Morin/azcentral sports
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WATCH THE LATEST VIDEOS FROM THE DIAMONDBACKS AND THE MLBPaul Goldschmidt on grand slam, offensive outburst | 2:13
Diamondbacks first baseman Paul Goldschmidt speaks with reporters after a 11-1 win over the Brewers on Sunday.
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WATCH THE LATEST VIDEOS FROM THE DIAMONDBACKS AND THE MLBGodley on taking advantage of opportunity after D-Backs win | 1:28
Diamondbacks starter Zack Godley discusses his performance in Arizona’s 3-2 win on Saturday at Chase Field. Scott Bordow/azcentral sports
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WATCH THE LATEST VIDEOS FROM THE DIAMONDBACKS AND THE MLBTorey Lovullo after D-Backs’ win over Brewers | 0:54
Diamondbacks manager Torey Lovullo discusses his team’s win over the Brewers on Saturday at home. Scott Bordow/azcentral sports
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WATCH THE LATEST VIDEOS FROM THE DIAMONDBACKS AND THE MLBRandall Delgado on his rough outing against Brewers | 1:18
Diamondbacks starter Randall Delgado reacts to Friday’s loss to the Brewers.
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Diamondbacks manager Torey Lovullo discusses Friday’s 8-6 loss to the Brewers
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WATCH THE LATEST VIDEOS FROM THE DIAMONDBACKS AND THE MLBChris Iannetta on his career-high 7 RBIs vs. Padres | 1:07
Diamondbacks catcher Chris Iannetta, batting in the No. 2 hole for the first time this season, homered and doubled twice, driving in seven runs in a win over the Padres, June 8, 2017. Nick Piecoro/azcentral sports
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ATLANTA – When they failed in consecutive at-bats to get a runner home from third with less than two out in the eighth inning, then watched as the Atlanta Braves gifted them the go-ahead run anyway on a two-out, two-strike wild pitch, it felt like another of those games the Diamondbacks have been winning all season.
But instead of a one-run victory built on fundamental baseball – and on taking advantage of their opponents’ miscues – it turned into a one-run loss borne of their own mistakes. Or, in a more charitable view, a loss brought upon by an unusual turn of events on a routine single to left in the bottom of the eighth inning.
Either way, the Diamondbacks’ 4-3 loss to the Braves at a brand new SunTrust Park on Friday night was not the sort of opening note they wanted to sound to start the season’s proverbial second half.
The loss was the Diamondbacks’ ninth in their past 12 games, and a four-day rest during the All-Star break did little to improve their recent luck with runners in scoring position. They went 2 for 11 on Friday and are 14 for 88 (.159) during the 12-game slump.
And yet the Diamondbacks still found themselves in position to beat the Braves, handing a one-run lead to their best reliever, Archie Bradley, to open the bottom of the eighth. In the top of the inning, Chris Owings singled, moved to third on a stolen base/throwing error, then scampered home to make it 3-2 when Braves reliever Jose Ramirez spiked a change-up.
But the Braves didn’t trail long. Back-to-back hits by Ender Inciarte (infield single) and Brandon Phillies (double to right) put runners on second and third for Freddie Freeman, the Braves’ best hitter. Diamondbacks manager Torey Lovullo said he considered putting Freeman on but decided a bases-loaded, nobody-out situation was “a lot of ground to cover” for Bradley.
“We just figured that Archie was the guy to attack guys and he’d get us out of the mess,” Lovullo said.
That’s when things got weird. Freeman rifled an 0-1 fastball into left for a clean base hit, a ball that looked like an easy two-run single. Instead, just as left fielder Gregor Blanco was picking it up, Phillips stumbled and fell rounding third.
“I saw him right in front of me going around third, so I thought he was going to score easy,” Blanco said. “I started thinking more about the runner on first base and just making a quick throw to second.”
Phillips scrambled to his feet off third, and when he saw Blanco’s slow, two-hop throw going in to second, he raced home uncontested. First base/outfield coach Dave McKay was visibly upset in the Diamondbacks’ dugout.
Blanco said he thought he made the right play, given the timing of when he got the ball in relation to where Phillips was. McKay did not agree. He said Blanco needed to throw the ball firmly back to the infield.
“You don’t expect the guy to fall, but you don’t assume anything either,” McKay said. “That’s one thing we talk about – you go hard after the ball and you get it in as quick as you can. Don’t assume anything. It’s a good lesson.”
Added McKay: “Those are the little things you do that ends up becoming winning baseball. You’ve only got one thing to do – go firm after the ball and, as quick as you can, get it back into the infield. We’ll talk about that tomorrow.”
The Diamondbacks could also second-guess another moment from earlier in the game. With the score tied and the bases loaded in the sixth, they sent pitcher Taijuan Walker to the plate with one out. He grounded into an inning-ending double play. The next half-inning, Freeman took Walker deep for a go-ahead, solo homer.
“I figured that, had we hit for Taijuan, they had guys ready in the bullpen and they would have matched up,” he said. “And I thought, in the sixth inning, to lose matchups and burn a two-for-one, it just wasn’t something I wanted to do.”
Walker was called out at first on a bang-bang play; Lovullo said he did not challenge it because his video staff did not think it would get overturned.