Raise your hand if you thought this would be the last game of the season. The D-backs finish the REGULAR season with a win to give them 93 wins. Home runs by Ianetta and Hazelbaker, along with 4 RBIs by Ildemaro Vargas lead the way for a strong final game. Not that it matters. In two days, we will see if the magic continues.
An injury did occur to Marte, a tight hamstring. Lovullo doesn’t seem too concerned so I’m not going to be too concerned.
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D-backs Owner Ken Kendrick Sends Plane to Rescue Rey Fuentes’ Family
A nice feel-good story by a supportive boss. Jim, would you do the same for me?
Diamondbacks Ready for Do-or-die Playoffs
This is it. Baseball is a game that defines greatness over many games, not one. Anything can happen of course, which is what worries me. I believe that the D-backs are a better team than the Rockies. In Greinke I trust.
Arizona Diamondbacks: Paul Goldschmidt is My NL MVP
Goldy had a mini-slump to end the season. Unclear if it is elbow injury related, but unfortunately his average dipped below .300. Round numbers aside, could this be his year?
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Get rid of the DH, that should help.