AZ Snake Pit - Game #141, 9/10: Diamondbacks 4, Mariners 5An unofficial Arizona Diamondbacks community and bloghttps://cdn.vox-cdn.com/community_logos/47033/azsnakepit_f.png2021-09-11T01:14:05-04:00http://www.azsnakepit.com/rss/stream/224318282021-09-11T01:14:05-04:002021-09-11T01:14:05-04:00Diamondbacks 4, Mariners 5: Beers, Steals and Squeals
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<p>A very refreshing taste of Beer was a rare highlight tonight. </p> <p id="dgHkLK">. </p>
<h4 id="Dw75U9">Record: 45-96. Pace: 52-110. Change on 2004: +2.</h4>
<p id="cFLv36">Another poor outing from Madison Bumgarner undid the Diamondbacks, who lost their sixth game in a row, and eleventh of the last twelve. However, Seth Beer and Henry Ramos both hit their first major-league home-runs, the former doing so in his first MLB plate-appearance. It’s the only time two D-backs have hit their first homer in the same game. But let’s start with what you actually came here for...</p>
<h4 id="o19mBI">Beer 1: Leinenkugel’s Berry Weiss</h4>
<p id="PLD9JZ"><em>This is my beer of choice during the summer months, when I’m looking for something light and refreshing. I’m a big fan of fruity beers, and this one is not the last you’ll see tonight. Mixing blackberries, elderberries and loganberries, this basically plays as a cheap alternative to Lindeman’s Framboise. Berry Weiss: $8.99 for a six-pace. Framboise: about $12 a bottle (albeit a 750 ml one). </em></p>
<p id="eV6B61">Neither team covered themselves in glory during the early innings. Madison Bumgarner's balls appeared to be slipping again, and the Mariners took advantage. They hit a lead-off homer in the bottom of the first, on a cutter that was middle-middle. And in the second, a similary located change-up became a two-run souvenir. However, the Mariners' sloppy defense let Arizona stay in the game. An error in the second let Josh Rojas reach, and Henry Ramos got his first home-run in the major leagues (below). In the third, Ketel Marte walked, and went to third on an errant pick-off throw. He then scored on Carson Kelly's sacrifice fly, tying the game at 3-3.</p>
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<p lang="en" dir="ltr">1st MLB homer in the books for Henry Ramos! <a href="https://t.co/3JvRLljlfn">pic.twitter.com/3JvRLljlfn</a></p>— Arizona Diamondbacks (@Dbacks) <a href="https://twitter.com/Dbacks/status/1436519719880646665?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">September 11, 2021</a>
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<h4 id="cbQpn4">Beer 2: Warsteiner German Pilsener</h4>
<p id="JzjMwP"><em>This was part of a treasure trove. When SnakePit Jr. moved out, he left behind a bunch of stuff, which I finally got round to tidying up a couple of weeks ago. Included was a nine-pack “Beers of the World” selection from World Market that, I presume, he’d received as an unwanted gift [he prefers hard spirits]. It was a grab-bag of names: some familiar, some unknown. Some tasty, others - and I’m looking at you, alcoholic ginger beer - not so much. Still, can’t beat it for the price, i.e. free.</em></p>
<p id="4ffBTF">Both starting pitchers settled down thereafter. The Mariners had the best scoring chance, putting the first two on in the fourth, after Nick Ahmed couldn't handle a hotshot. But a convenient double-play ball helped MadBum escape damage. In the top of the fifth, Jake McCarthy legged out a swinging bunt to open the frame, and was still there three outs later. Seattle's half saw a base-runner get picked off first... and still reached second base. It was the second time tonight that had happened, which suggests some kind of systemic issue. The first time, the runner was stranded, but not on this occasion. A hard grounder ate up Andrew Young, went through to the outfield, and Seattle had a 4-3 lead.</p>
<h4 id="vHPPhk">Beer 3: Blue Moon Mango Wheat</h4>
<p id="wb9ndD"><em>This is also another “found” beer - though I did at least purchase this particular can. I developed a taste for it after a pool party for Mrs. SnakePit’s Rocky Horror people, when it was included in the left-over beers. I’ve generally liked Blue Moon, but for some reason, the draft variety seems a lot better than the kind you get at home. I’d therefore likely not have tried this, but stumbling across it, proved to be quite tasty. The variety pack also included Honey Haze, but I found that a little too sweet. The Mango Wheat hit the spot perfectly.</em> </p>
<p id="lPdgIN">Bumgarner ended up going six innings, but another badly-missed spot in the sixth led to another Mariners home-run. He scattered eight hits and a walk, striking out six. But he was charged with five runs, all earned, all but one coming from the three homers given up. Here's his line over the last four starts:<br><strong>Bumgarner: 23 IP, 26 H, 19 R, 19 ER, 13 BB, 19 SO, 7.44 ERA</strong><br>In 32 starts as a Diamondback, he's 8-14, and his ERA is now 5.12. But remember, folks: "Players are far more likely to generate a positive return on the investment than not." Meanwhile, Arizona’s offense had all but given up. After Marte with one out in the third, the D-backs didn't get anyone else into scoring position until two outs in the eighth. It was this:</p>
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<p lang="en" dir="ltr">SETH BEER HOMERS IN HIS FIRST MLB AT BAT <a href="https://t.co/J45IiVbfzz">pic.twitter.com/J45IiVbfzz</a></p>— Bally Sports Arizona (@BALLYSPORTSAZ) <a href="https://twitter.com/BALLYSPORTSAZ/status/1436548898974322692?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">September 11, 2021</a>
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<h4 id="FTbLIj">Beer 4: Daura Damm Lager Beer</h4>
<p id="KVPdHK"><em>The ninth and final beer from SnakePit Jr's box, this one describes itself as “crafted to remove gluten.” Which may be why it was the ninth and final beer, and left tonight until I’m already thoroughly buzzed, courtesy of its three predecessors. I have a natural skepticism about the like of decaffeinated coffee, non-alcoholic beer and sugar-free cookies. I mean, what’s the point? The taste appeared to proved my point. I want my beer with extra gluten, please. Still, cram down enough salt & vinegar chips, and I could hardly taste it.</em></p>
<p id="dhgorP">The whole point of the evening came with two outs in the eighth, when Seth Beer made his major-league debut. Pinch-hitting for Christian Walker, he became the fourth Diamondback to go deep in his first major-league at-bat (above). Alex Cabrera, Gerardo Parra and John Hester preceded him in that feat. That made it 5-4 to Seattle. The D-backs bullpen had done their part, where Bumgarner had not, Noe Ramirez and Miguel Aguilar putting up zeroes in the seventh and eighth. But David Peralta, Rojas and Ramos couldn’t put bat on ball, striking out on a total of 15 pitches in the bottom of the ninth, as the Mariners closed out the win. With the Orioles winning earlier, it’s another step closer towards the #1 overall pick next year.</p>
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<div id="IrFeKf"><p style="text-align:center"><a href="https://www.fangraphs.com/livewins.aspx?date=2021-09-10&team=Mariners&dh=0&season=2021">Click for details</a> at Fangraphs.com
<br><b>Leinenkugel's Berry Weiss: Henry Ramos, +9.2%</b>
<br><b><i>Daura Damm Lager Beer: Madison Bumgarner, -30.8%</i></b></p></div>
<p id="JpA6Bd">A lightly-trafficked Gameday Thread, only reaching 120 comments. Those present were: AzDbackfanInDc, Diamondhacks, GuruB, Jack Sommers, Jim McLennan, Makakilo, Michael McDermott, MrMrrbi, NikT77, Oldenschoole, Smurf-1000, Snacks&Dbacks, Snake_Bitten, kilnborn and since_98. Snake_Bitten had the only Sedona Red comment, but I don’t reward GIFs. So it goes to their <em>other </em>comment, regarding the best player on the team, based on Win Probability:</p>
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<p id="3MQwu7">At least it was somewhat entertaining, and relatively brief, clocking in at a crisp two hours and thirty-eight minutes. I may even have time for another episode of <em>Brand New Cherry Flavor</em>. Same two teams tomorrow, with a 6:10 pm first pitch. Humberto Castellanos takes the mound for the Diamondbacks. </p>
https://www.azsnakepit.com/2021/9/11/22667827/diamondbacks-mariners-recapJim McLennan2021-09-10T22:00:00-04:002021-09-10T22:00:00-04:00Gameday Thread, #141: 9/10 @ Mariners
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<p>On this day in 2010, Resident Evil: Afterlife was #1 at the North American box-office.</p> <blockquote><p id="YaKzJ6">Luther West: Nice landing.<br>Alice: I think technically it’s called crashing.</p></blockquote>
https://www.azsnakepit.com/diamondbacks-gamedays/2021/9/10/22667902/gameday-thread-141-9-10-marinersJim McLennan2021-09-10T20:30:00-04:002021-09-10T20:30:00-04:00D-backs Preview #141: 9/10 @ Mariners
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<p>It’s Beer-thirty!</p> <div id="0eTCU5">
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<h3>Today's Lineups</h3>
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<td class="td-last td-name">Nick Ahmed - SS</td>
<td class="td-first td-name">J.P. Crawford - SS</td>
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<td class="td-last td-name">Ketel Marte - CF</td>
<td class="td-first td-name">Mitch Haniger - RF</td>
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<td class="td-last td-name">Carson Kelly - C</td>
<td class="td-first td-name">Ty France - 1B</td>
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<td class="td-last td-name">Christian Walker - DH</td>
<td class="td-first td-name">Kyle Seager - 3B</td>
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<td class="td-last td-name">Pavin Smith - 1B</td>
<td class="td-first td-name">Abraham Toro - 2B</td>
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<td class="td-last td-name">Andrew Young - 2B</td>
<td class="td-first td-name">Luis Torrens - DH</td>
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<td class="td-last td-name">Josh Rojas - 3B</td>
<td class="td-first td-name">Tom Murphy - C</td>
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<td class="td-last td-name">Henry Ramos - LF</td>
<td class="td-first td-name">Jarred Kelenic - CF</td>
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<td class="td-last td-name">Jake McCarthy - RF</td>
<td class="td-first td-name">Dylan Moore - LF</td>
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<td class="td-last td-name">M. Bumgarner - LHP</td>
<td class="td-first td-name">Marco Gonzales - LHP</td>
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<p id="sCkKtf">Roster moves</p>
<p id="9HHajb">The Arizona Diamondbacks made the following roster moves:</p>
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<li id="z7evNH">Selected INF <strong>Seth Beer </strong>from Triple-A Reno.</li>
<li id="V3figc">Optioned INF <strong>Drew Ellis</strong> to Reno on Thursday.</li>
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<p id="XCAFAd">I think it’s safe to say that most of Diamondbacks’ fandom has been eagerly awaiting this moment, since Beer arrived from the Astros, as part of the Zack Greinke deal. How much of this is to do with his baseball talent, and how much is simply wanting a jersey with “BEER” written on the back... Well, we’ll leave that up to the individual. But it’s more evidence that the team is apparently looking to give anyone and everyone a shot. When he is announced, he will become the fifteenth player to make their MLB debut for the Diamondbacks this season. No previous season has passed thirteen debutants. Here are the dates and names of the previous in 2021:</p>
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<s>Riley Smith - 04-03</s> [see below]</li>
<li id="jmc1GW">Geraldo Perdomo - 04-03</li>
<li id="D3P2Rk"><s>Taylor Widener - 04-04</s></li>
<li id="i8fvA3">Matt Peacock - 04-06</li>
<li id="yhv9Tt">J.B. Bukauskas - 04-20</li>
<li id="ALQZly">Joe Mantiply - 05-15</li>
<li id="lkmorl">Corbin Martin - 05-18</li>
<li id="pXv9Ps">Humberto Castellanos - 06-04</li>
<li id="5oP3V7">Stuart Fairchild - 07-06</li>
<li id="uyfSLH">Drew Ellis - 07-30</li>
<li id="CBbwVm">Miguel Aguilar - 07-30</li>
<li id="WbRlVo">Tyler Gilbert - 08-03</li>
<li id="qxPdFH">Humberto Mejia - 08-23</li>
<li id="D877EI">Jake McCarthy - 08-27</li>
<li id="MR7LDw">Henry Ramos - 09-05</li>
<li id="Uhwnnm">Brandyn Sittinger - 09-08</li>
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<p id="fpnOve">Some have stuck around; others, not so much. We’ll see what the future holds for Beer. He had a .909 OPS with Reno, but I trust I need not tell you about the uselessness of that as any kind of predictive metric. He was the team’s #12 (MLB.com) or #17 (Baseball America) prospect, depending who you believe. I do note he led all minor-leaguers with 30 HBP this year; maybe this is the D-backs’ way of exploiting a market inefficiency? We’ll see how much playing time he gets down the stretch: with six games upcoming in AL parks, I would imagine we may see him DH quite a bit. Just not apparently tonight. He’ll be wearing #28, previously used by Bryan Holaday but probably most memorably worn by J.D. Martinez.</p>
<p id="qEpyzi">Now, if you’ll excuse me, I have some prep work to do for my stand-in Beercap tonight. The headline is already writing itself...</p>
<h4 id="DzrQmT">Torey Lovullo notes</h4>
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<strong>Seth Beer callup:</strong> While not in the lineup today vs. a Left Hand Starter, he will be in at DH tomorrow. The schedule, with 6 games in AL ballparks affords some extra opportunity to get him AB’s. He will also play first base at some point, and although it’s been “challenging”, they feel he has improved a great deal. </li>
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<strong>Tyler Clippard</strong> originally went on IL with “flu like symptoms”. However he actually tested negative for Covid-19. He will throw a bullpen tomorrow, and they are awaiting the results of another Covid test. If that’s negative, he could be cleared very soon. Torey declined to name an interim closer in Clippards absence. He will play left/right matchups in late innings. </li>
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<strong>Merrill Kelly</strong> threw 4 IP, 66 pitches in an Arizona League game yesterday, (not Wednesday as previously advised). He gave up 2 runs on 3 hits and 2 walks, but struck out 7. Torey did not rule out that his next appearance could come in the majors. </li>
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<strong>Kole Calhoun</strong> is still just taking live AB’s and has not advanced his running progression yet. </li>
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https://www.azsnakepit.com/diamondbacks-gamedays/2021/9/10/22667792/d-backs-preview-141-9-10-marinersJim McLennanJack Sommers