Kevin Ginkel

Alek Thomas of the Diamondbacks hits a game-tying pinch-homer against the Phillies in Game Four of the 2023 NLCS
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2023 NLCS: Thomas, Moreno Rally Diamondbacks Past Phillies to Even Series

Diamondbacks 6, Phillies 5; Series Tied, 2–2 PHOENIX, Oct. 20 — A dramatic eighth-inning pinch-hit homer by Alek Thomas and RBI single by Gabriel Moreno gave the Arizona Diamondbacks three runs in the bottom of the eighth, propelling them to a come-from-behind 6–5 victory over the Philadelphia Phillies Friday night and evening the best-of-seven NLCS […]

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Diamondbacks closer Paul Sewald celebrating their Wild Card series win over the Milwaukee Brewers. The Diamondbacks face the Dodgers next in the NLDS.
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Diamondbacks: Relievers Continue September Momentum in Wild Card Victory over Brewers, Form Must Continue against Dodgers

Diamondbacks: Relief Pitching Key in Wild Card Victory over Brewers, Form Must Continue against Dodgers For much of the season, the Arizona Diamondbacks’ Achilles heel was relief pitching, especially the back end. Even trading for elite closer Paul Sewald on July 31 seemed to merely be a drop in the bucket, for the Diamondbacks had […]

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Ryan Thompson, a key addition to the Diamondbacks bullpen, the best in the NL for the month of September so far.
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The Arizona Diamondbacks Bullpen Has Been Tops in the NL in September

Arizona Diamondbacks: The NL’s Best Bullpen in September For several years, the Arizona Diamondbacks’ most glaring weakness has been relief pitching. While improved in 2023, they still were in the bottom ten in the majors and bottom five in the NL for most of the season. September, however, has been a different story, as the […]

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Kevin Ginkel of the Diamondbacks celebrates his team's victory over the Reds
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Diamondbacks Outslug Reds

PHOENIX, Aug. 25 — The Arizona Diamondbacks outslugged the Cincinnati Reds, 10–8, with aggressive hitting and baserunning on Friday night. In what has become an important series at Chase Field, rookie Brandon Pfaadt went up against Hunter Greene, and when Kevin Ginkel got the final out, Pfaadt picked up his first major league win. Reds […]

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Evan Longoria of the Diamondbacks chatting with Wilmer Flores of the Giants prior to a game between the two teams.
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Diamondbacks vs Giants Pregame — Zac Gallen vs Anthony DeSclafani

Diamondbacks vs Giants Pregame — May 13, 2023 PHOENIX, May 13 — It is Game Three of a four-game set between the host Arizona Diamondbacks and the visiting San Francisco Giants, which is the ninth game of a ten-game homestand for the Diamondbacks. For the Giants, this is the only stop on their road trip. […]

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Kevin Ginkel of the Arizona Diamondbacks throwing a pitch against the Miami Marlins.
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Kevin Ginkel Sees Perseverance Pay Off with the Diamondbacks

Kevin Ginkel and the Arizona Diamondbacks See Perseverance Pay Off Ever wondered which Arizona Diamondbacks reliever has been with the team the longest? When looking at the active roster, only three were even with the team last season. Two of those three were with the team in 2021. Going back to 2019 leaves only one […]

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Zac Gallen pitches in the Diamondbacks win over the Marlins.
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Gallen Terrific as Diamondbacks Blank Marlins, Avoid Sweep

Diamondbacks 5, Marlins 0 MIAMI, Apr. 16 — Zac Gallen did not allow a baserunner until the fifth inning, allowing no runs on two hits and striking out seven to lead the Arizona Diamondbacks to a 5–0 victory over the Miami Marlins in front of 15,314 Sunday afternoon. Corbin Carroll went 2-fo-4 with a homer, […]

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Diamondbacks Report: Running to a Split with Dodgers, Padres

Diamondbacks Report: Split Salvaged with Dodgers, Padres A season-opening six-game road trip matched the Arizona Diamondbacks with their 2022 nemeses, the Los Angeles Dodgers and San Diego Padres. The Diamondbacks finished 2022 with a combined 10–28 record against the Southern California Powers — 5–14 against each — while going 64–60 against the rest of their […]

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