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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 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 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 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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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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Torey Lovullo after D-Backs win series vs. Rockies
Paul Goldschmidt on D-Backs’ offensive outburst
Zack Godley on strong outing at Coors Field
D-Backs’ Taijuan Walker on win over Rockies
Torey Lovullo after blowout win vs. Rockies
Torey Lovullo on decision to stick with Zack Greinke
Zack Greinke after loss vs. Rockies
D-Backs suffer tough loss in Denver
Shot Clock: D-Backs, Rockies set for showdown
Torey Lovullo on Rey Fuentes’ go-ahead homer
Rey Fuentes on hitting his first career home run
Robbie Ray on his outing vs. Phillies
Manager Torey Lovullo after D-Backs’ sixth consecutive win
Jake Lamb on D-Backs’ latest win over Phillies
Torey Lovullo talks about his late father’s support, guidance
Torey Lovullo on his father’s job in television
Torey Lovullo on D-Backs’ come-from-behind win over Phillies
Gregor Blanco discusses his game-tying homer vs. Phillies
Patrick Corbin on his performance vs. Phillies
Torey Lovullo on D-Backs’ latest one-run win
Taijuan Walker on his first outing back from the disabled list
David Peralta on his go-ahead homer in win over Tigers
Torey Lovullo after D-Backs’ win over Tigers
Robbie Ray on D-Backs’ win over Brewers
Paul Goldschmidt on grand slam, offensive outburst
Godley on taking advantage of opportunity after D-Backs win
Torey Lovullo after D-Backs’ win over Brewers
Randall Delgado on his rough outing against Brewers
Lovullo on Diamondbacks’ loss to Brewers
Chris Iannetta on his career-high 7 RBIs vs. Padres
The Diamondbacks host the Phillies in the third game of their four-game series on Sunday at 1:10 p.m. Check back for updates throughout the game.
Goldschmidt’s single has D-Backs in lead
Paul Goldschmidt’s run-scoring single in the fourth gave the Diamondbacks a 1-0 lead over the Phillies, and right-hander Randall Delgado and reliever Rubby De La Rosa have been able to make it stand through six innings.
Goldschmidt’s single drove home Nick Ahmed, who doubled to open the inning, fouling off four two-strike pitches before hitting a drive to deep left.
Ahmed scored despite a couple of hesitations. He had wait before breaking off second base to make sure the ball got through the infield. Then he slowed as he approached third, probably assuming he would be held, but then turned it on again when third-base coach Tony Perezchica waved him in.
He still easily beat the relay throw from left fielder Cameron Perkins and third baseman Maikel Franco.
It was Goldschmidt’s 65th RBI this season, the most in the majors.
Delgado tossed five shutout innings – his latest strong effort in his fifth start for the Diamondbacks – before handing off to De La Rosa, who tossed a scoreless sixth, working around a two-out triple by Aaron Altherr by striking out Tommy Joseph to end the inning.
D-Backs, Phillies scoreless through 3
Right-hander Randall Delgado has tossed three scoreless innings against the Phillies on Sunday afternoon, once again throwing well in a spot start for the Diamondbacks.
The game is scoreless through three innings.
Delgado appeared to be in a minor jam in the second after Maikel Franco led off the inning with a double into the left field corner.
But left fielder Gregor Blanco made a diving catch to take a hit away from Odubel Herrera, then Delgado picked off Franco for the second out of the inning.
The Diamondbacks have been unable to get anything going offensively against Phillies right-hander Jeremy Hellickson, who had five strikeouts through three innings.
Lamb gets day of rest
A number of Diamondbacks regulars weren’t in the starting lineup Sunday against the Phillies after Saturday’s night game, a 9-2 win for Arizona.
“Sunday mornings are tough on everybody, and that’s part of the reason why I give guys days off,” manager Torey Lovullo said. “If you’ve seen the lineup, you know that several of our guys are down today. It’s a hard, grinding moment to get up for, day game after a night game coming out of Colorado. These guys need some rest.”
Lineup
1. Gregor Blanco LF
2. Nick Ahmed SS
3. Paul Goldschmidt 1B
4. Chris Owings RF
5. Daniel Descalso 3B
6. Brandon Drury 2B
7. Rey Fuentes CF
8. Jeff Mathis C
9. Randall Delgado P
Pregame notes
Diamondbacks RHP Randall Delgado (1-1, 3.48) vs. Phillies RHP Jeremy Hellickson (5-5, 4.61)
Randall Delgado is getting a spot start so Diamondbacks manager Torey Lovullo can give his regular starters an extra day of rest.
In four previous starts this year, Delgado had a 3.15 ERA, striking out 20 batters in 20 innings while walking just four.
Jeremy Hellickson, the former Diamondback, has lost four of his last five starts and hasn’t won since May 19.
He pitched well in his last time out, however, giving up just one run in seven innings against St. Louis.