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Diamondbacks News
Zack Greinke more or less cruised through seven strong innings, allowing only one run on five hits while striking out seven and walking none. Unfortunately for the Diamondbacks, Julio Teheran managed to keep the Arizona bats off balance, allowing only one run through six innings of his own. Atlanta then won the battle of the bullpens, with Ronald Acuña, Jr. swatting a solo home run off of Yoan López in the eighth inning to tally the winning run.
Greinke’s Stellar Night Spoiled
Arizona’s ace turned in a commanding performance, but the Diamondbacks’ offense was absent and the high leverage bullpen was unable to stave off Atlanta’s bats.
Greinke, Diamondbacks Lose Pitchers’ Duel
Zack Greinke pitched like he has ice water in his veins, limiting the Braves to only one run through seven innings. Arizona’s offense had its own troubles though, unable to get anything going against Atlanta’s Julio Teheran.
Ildemaro Vargas Optioned to Reno
The Diamondbacks optioned utility infielder, Ildemaro Vargas to AAA-Reno after their 2-1 loss on Friday night. A corresponding move, likely the activation of catcher Alex Avila, will be made later today.
Christian Walker Making His Case
Christian Walker has spent his entire professional career blocked by high profile first basemen. Now, with Jake Lamb injured, Walker is making the most of the opportunity to prove he belongs in the lineup every day.
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The Good, the Bad, and the Ugly of Team Defense
Arizona’s defense is not what it was last season, but at least they aren’t the Washington Nationals. On the other hand, defensive shifting has helped the Houston Astros put together some ridiculous defensive numbers.
Longest Home Runs for Each Team
Listing the longest home run for each team during the Statcast measuring era, which started in 2016.
Keuchel and Kimbrel Will Soon Be Free of Draft Pick Compensation
Dallas Keuchel and Craig Kimbrel both remain free agents. On June 3rd, the draft pick compensation tied to both of them is nullified. It is expected that both will be be signed to contracts within a few days of that event.