Diamondbacks 3, Dodger 9: Tire Fire

The Dodgers got to Patrick Corbin early, and then kept going.

Corbin was never given a chance to settle, giving up 4 runs in the first inning, two of which were delivered on a Juan Uribe home run.  Arizona's best pitcher for the season only went 2 innings, giving up 7 hits and 6 earned runs.  I suppose the bullpen was marginally better, giving up 'only' 3 runs over the remaining 7 innings.

The game saw the return of Matt Kemp for the Dodgers, and he looked to be in MVP form.  In his first game since July 21st, Kemp went 4 for 4 with 3 RBIs, and scored a run.  It should be obvious that the time off did him good.

The Diamondbacks 'got' to Zack Greinke, if only in comparison to how they've faired in previous meetings this season.  In 2 previous games, Greinke gave up 4 total hits, which resulted in 2 runs.  Tonight the Diamondbacks managed 6 hits and 2 runs, so maybe by 2020 they'll be able to beat him.

It was all around an awful game, and I wouldn't blame you if you didn't watch it, and instead watched the New Girl and Mindy Project season premieres.  Not that I know anyone who did that...

Full recap to follow by someone who had the misfortune to be at the game.