Everything that is part of a poor Robbie Ray outing was on display today. A lot of pitches, a lot of walks and hits and only 4 innings of work. The D-backs did not have much success against Bumgarner and finish the series against the Giants at .500 and are back to .500 for the year.
Related: D-backs Stuck at .500 After Split with Giants
Marte Gets All-star Company with Greinke
It is not a surprise Greinke is an All-star this year. He’s got a 2.90 ERA, 9 wins, a WHIP under 1 and has been a stabilizing force for the team. With the trade deadline coming closer, the D-backs need to win some games, otherwise Greinke might be traded before too long. I’m hoping he stays.
Related: D-backs Pitcher Greinke Earns 6th All-star Nod
Lovullo Ejected in 5th Inning of Game
He was actually ejected while yelling something out of the dugout. He ran out for an argument to get his money’s worth. The team remained listless the rest of the game despite this burst of energy by the manager.
Breaking Point: Diamondbacks Fall to Giants to Complete Inconsistent Month
June is over and the Diamondbacks are trying to convince the world they are a .500 team. A nice winning streak in July would fix those problems.
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Power Rankings at Middle Point
The season is halfway over and the Dodgers are on top and the D-backs get to play them for a 2-game series at Dodger Stadium next.
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