Diamondbacks plant team flag, troll Phillies after NLCS Game 7 win
The Diamondbacks enjoyed every bit of their NLCS upset over the Phillies, planting their flag — literally — while trolling Philadelphia.OCTOBER 26, 2023
ALEK THOMAS #5 - CENTER FIELDER - ARIZONA DIAMONDBACKS
3 HR •
17 RBI •
.189 AVG
3 HR
17 RBI
.189 AVG
Out against left-hander Thomas is not in the lineup Tuesday for Game 7 of the NLCS against the Phillies.
Impact Southpaw Ranger Suarez is taking the ball for the Phils, so the left-handed hitting Thomas will take a seat. There's a good chance Thomas will enter the game eventually once Philadelphia goes to its bullpen. Corbin Carroll will shift over to center field while Tommy Pham handles right.
OCTOBER 24, 2023 • ROTOWIRE
Sitting for Game 4 Thomas isn't in the Diamondbacks' lineup for Game 4 of the NLCS against Philadelphia.
Impact With left-hander Cristopher Sanchez set to start on the mound for the Phillies, the lefty-hitting Thomas will retreat to the bench for the beginning of Friday's contest. Lourdes Gurriel, Corbin Carroll and Tommy Pham will start across the outfield while Thomas sits.
OCTOBER 20, 2023 • ROTOWIRE
Out of lineup for Game 3 Thomas is not in the lineup for Game 3 of the NLCS on Thursday versus the Phillies.
Impact Lourdes Gurriel, Corbin Carroll and Tommy Pham will start across the outfield as the Diamondbacks take on left-hander Ranger Suarez. Thomas slashed just .143/.175/.260 in 81 plate appearances against lefties during the regular season and has gone 0-for-5 with a sacrifice fly through the first two games of the National League Championship Series.
OCTOBER 19, 2023 • ROTOWIRE
How many pitches?? Thomas makes history with well-earned homer LOS ANGELES -- There’s battling with two strikes. And then there’s what D-backs center fielder Alek Thomas did in Game 1 of the National Lea...
OCTOBER 8, 2023 • MLB.COM
Delivers two in loss Thomas went 1-for-5 with a double and two RBI in Monday's 6-4 loss to the Yankees.
Impact Thomas delivered two-out, two-run double in the first inning to give Arizona an early lead. The outfielder has scuffled during the month of September, going 13-for-67 (.194) with a .579 OPS, but the inconsistent Thomas has driven in 13 runs over 21 games this month. That's the most RBI he's had in any month this season.
SEPTEMBER 26, 2023 • ROTOWIRE
Out of Sunday's lineup Thomas is not in the lineup for Sunday's game versus the Cubs.
Impact Thomas has a .539 OPS through 15 games in September and will sit Sunday after making three straight starts. Corbin Carrol will move to center field while Jake McCarthy starts in right.
SEPTEMBER 17, 2023 • ROTOWIRE
Lifts homer in win Thomas went 1-for-4 with a three-run home run in Friday's 6-4 win over the Cubs.
Impact Thomas padded the Diamondbacks' lead in the sixth inning with his second homer and eighth hit over 14 contests this month. Despite his mediocre hitting of late, he's still playing more often than not. The outfielder has posted a .236/.278/.390 slash line with nine long balls, 35 RBI, 47 runs scored and nine stolen bases through 112 games this season while seeing the bulk of his playing time in center field.
SEPTEMBER 16, 2023 • ROTOWIRE
On bench versus lefty Thomas is out of the lineup Wednesday against the Mets.
Impact Lourdes Gurriel, Jake McCarthy and Tommy Pham will start across the outfield for the Diamondbacks as they take on left-hander Joey Lucchesi. Thomas has batted just .121/.159/.182 in 69 plate appearances versus southpaws this year.
SEPTEMBER 13, 2023 • ROTOWIRE
On bench against southpaw Thomas is out of the lineup for Monday's game against the Mets.
Impact The lefty-hitting Thomas will head to the bench for the series opener while the Mets bring southpaw Jose Quintana to the hill. With Thomas taking a seat, the Diamondbacks will start an outfield trio of Lourdes Gurriel, Corbin Carroll and Tommy Pham from left to right.
SEPTEMBER 11, 2023 • ROTOWIRE
Idle versus lefty Thomas isn't in the Diamondbacks' lineup Saturday against the Cubs.
Impact With lefty Justin Steele on the mound for Chicago, the left-handed bat of Thomas will remain in Arizona's dugout to begin Saturday's contest. Corbin Carroll will slide to center field while Thomas sits, moving Tommy Pham into right field and Evan Longoria in as the D-backs' DH.
SEPTEMBER 9, 2023 • ROTOWIRE
Tallies a hit and a steal Thomas went 1-for-4 with one steal in Friday's 1-0 win over the Cubs.
Impact Thomas has now stolen bases in back-to-back games after also swiping a bag in Thursday's victory over the Cubs. He also posted the hardest hit ball of the game with a 109.3-mph single in the ninth inning. The 23-year-old has produced a .263 batting average with six homers and six stolen bases over 210 plate appearances since being recalled from Triple-A on June 19.
SEPTEMBER 8, 2023 • ROTOWIRE
Drives in five Thomas went 2-for-4 with a home run and five RBI in Wednesday's 12-5 win over the Rockies.
Impact Thomas put the Diamondbacks in front 6-5 in the third inning with a three-run homer off Chris Flexen, his eighth of the season, before driving in two more runs with a base hit in the fourth. Thomas had gone just 2-for-20 with one RBI in seven games before Wednesday's contest, and the home run was his first since Aug. 1. Overall, the 23-year-old outfielder is slashing .241/.284/.396 with 44 runs scored, 31 RBI and seven steals through 325 plate appearances this season. Thomas has gotten regular playing time against right-handed pitching, though he could see an expanded role if Corbin Carroll (wrist) is forced to miss time.
SEPTEMBER 7, 2023 • ROTOWIRE
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SEPTEMBER 6, 2023 • DEADSPIN.COM
On bench against lefty Thomas is not in the lineup Tuesday versus the Rockies.
Impact Lourdes Gurriel, Corbin Carroll and Tommy Pham will start across the outfield for the Diamondbacks as they take on left-hander Kyle Freeland. Thomas has batted just .108 with a .304 OPS in 67 plate appearances against lefties this year.
SEPTEMBER 5, 2023 • ROTOWIRE
Sitting against lefty Thomas is out of the lineup Tuesday against the Dodgers.
Impact Lourdes Gurriel, Corbin Carroll and Tommy Pham will start across the outfield for the Diamondbacks as they take on left-hander Clayton Kershaw. Thomas has slashed .098/.127/.164 in 63 plate appearances versus lefties this year.
AUGUST 29, 2023 • ROTOWIRE
Sitting against lefty Thomas is not in the lineup Thursday versus the Reds.
Impact Lourdes Gurriel, Corbin Carroll and Tommy Pham will start across the outfield for the Diamondbacks as they face off against left-hander Brandon Williamson. Thomas has slashed just .100/.129/.167 in 62 plate appearances off southpaws this year.
AUGUST 24, 2023 • ROTOWIRE
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AUGUST 23, 2023 • MLB.COM
Five hits in doubleheader Thomas went 3-for-4 with an RBI, a run scored and a stolen base in the first game of Saturday's doubleheader sweep over the Padres. He went 2-for-3 with three runs scored in the se...
Impact Thomas busted out with his first multi-hit game since July 29. August hasn't been kind to the outfielder who entered Saturday's doubleheader batting .219 (7-for-32) during 15 games this month. Thomas has been a better hitter since a return from the minors, but the Diamondbacks will continue to limit his exposure to southpaws.
AUGUST 20, 2023 • ROTOWIRE
Sitting versus lefty Thomas is out of the lineup Tuesday at Colorado.
Impact Lourdes Gurriel, Corbin Carroll and Tommy Pham will start across the outfield for the Diamondbacks as they face off against Rockies left-hander Ty Blach. Thomas has batted just .077/.111/.154 in 54 plate appearances versus southpaws this year.
AUGUST 15, 2023 • ROTOWIRE
Sitting versus southpaw Thomas isn't starting Saturday against the Padres, Jeff Sanders of The San Diego Union-Tribune reports.
Impact Thomas will take a seat Saturday as Rich Hill prepares to start on the mound for the Padres. Corbin Carroll will slide over to center field, allowing Jake McCarthy to start in right field.
AUGUST 12, 2023 • ROTOWIRE
Sitting versus lefty Thomas isn't in Arizona's lineup Friday against the Padres.
Impact With left-hander Blake Snell starting on the mound for San Diego, Thomas will take a seat to begin Friday's game. Corbin Carroll will shift to center field in Thomas' place, and Jake McCarthy will get the nod in right.
AUGUST 11, 2023 • ROTOWIRE
Out against lefty Thomas isn't in the Diamondbacks' lineup Tuesday against the Dodgers.
Impact With left-hander Julio Urias set to start on the mound for Los Angeles, the lefty-hitting Thomas will remain in the dugout for the beginning of Tuesday's contest. Corbin Carroll will shift over to center field in Thomas' place, and Jake McCarthy will start in right.
AUGUST 8, 2023 • ROTOWIRE
Hits bench Sunday Thomas is out of the lineup for Sunday's game against the Twins.
Impact The lefty-hitting Thomas will sit for the second time this weekend while the Twins bring a southpaw (Dallas Keuchel) to the hill for the series finale. With the Diamondbacks acquiring outfielder/designated hitter Tommy Pham from the Mets on Tuesday, Thomas and fellow left-handed hitter Jake McCarthy would seem to be most at risk of losing playing time.
AUGUST 6, 2023 • ROTOWIRE
Sits down Friday Thomas isn't in Arizona's lineup Friday against Minnesota.
Impact After going 1-for-13 with a homer and six strikeouts in his last five games, Thomas will get a day off Friday to regroup. Corbin Carroll will slide over to center field in Thomas' absence, allowing Tommy Pham to start in left and bat fifth.
AUGUST 4, 2023 • ROTOWIRE
