Strolling among the Arizona Diamondback’s practice fields at Salt River Fields in 2023, Sport Relay editor Evan Thompson looks over at two young players interacting with fans. Corbin Carroll and Jake McCarthy sign for some kids. Thompson remarks “Everyone knows about Corbin, but McCarthy is going to be a superstar.” McCarthy has started showing what […]
Read MoreAs Major League Baseball enters the “dog days” of August and title races begin to wrap up, the best hitters across the National League have separated themselves from the pack. The best of the best have dominated all year and will win awards for it. But of the best in the National League, who is […]
Read MoreDiamondbacks 2, Phillies 1; Phillies Lead Series, 2–1 PHOENIX, Oct. 19 — For the first time since 2001, the Arizona Diamondbacks have won a game in the National League Championship Series. And they did so in the same way 2001 ended for the Diamondbacks — a walk-off single with the bases loaded. This time, the […]
Read MoreDiamondbacks 4, Dodgers 2 PHOENIX, Oct. 11 — There was another pool party at Chase Field Wednesday night. It was one of jubilation. The mighty Los Angeles Dodgers, longtime tormentors of the Arizona Diamondbacks, had fallen in yet another early October exit, thanks to a 4–2 victory by the home nine. Third-inning home runs by […]
Read MoreClayton Kershaw is one of the greatest pitchers of all time, but his postseason performances have not been as great as his regular season performances. Most Los Angeles Dodgers fans are excited to see Clayton Kershaw pitch, even in the postseason. But Saturday night’s playoff game saw the legendary hurler’s performance end abruptly. In fact, […]
Read MoreDiamondbacks 8, Giants 4 PHOENIX, Sep. 19 — The Arizona Diamondbacks used speed on the bases and some spectacular defense to beat the San Francisco Giants, 8-4, at Chase Field Tuesday night. Diamondbacks ace Zac Gallen went up against Alex Cobb and, after giving up two early runs, Gallen settled down and let his offense […]
Read MoreDiamondbacks 4, Rangers 3 (11 innings) PHOENIX, Aug. 21 — A pair of rallies, one with one out in the bottom of the ninth and the other with two outs in the bottom of the 11th, saw the Arizona Diamondbacks snatch victory from the jaws of defeat in a thrilling 4–3 victory over the Texas […]
Read MoreBraves 8, Diamondbacks 5 PHOENIX, June 4 — Eddie Rosario, with his team one out from losing both the game and the series, ripped a back-breaking grand slam to give the Atlanta Braves a dramatic 8–5 victory over the Arizona Diamondbacks Sunday afternoon in front of 32,401 fans at Chase Field. Ozzie Albies also came […]
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