Diamondbacks play the Pirates in first of 3-game series
The Arizona Diamondbacks host the Pittsburgh Pirates to open a three-game seriesJULY 7, 2023 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
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Corbin Carroll exits with another shoulder issue in Diamondbacks' loss to Mets The Arizona Diamondbacks' Corbin Carroll exited Thursday's game against the New York Mets after taking a swing and reaching for his right sh...
JULY 7, 2023 • USATODAY.COM
Lindor's five-hit night keys Mets' sweep over D-backs PHOENIX -- For weeks, negativity overwhelmed the Mets. Even positive signs came complete with asterisks, as the Mets kept losing and losing...
JULY 7, 2023 • MLB.COM
Francisco Lindor tallies 5 hits, Mets stay hot in 5th straight victory with win over Diamondbacks PHOENIX — You could say the New York Mets charmed the Snakes this week in Phoenix, but the Arizona Diamondbacks probably found nothing charm...
JULY 7, 2023 • CHARLOTTEOBSERVER.COM
Francisco Lindor tallies 5 hits, Mets stay hot in 5th straight victory with win over Diamondbacks PHOENIX — You could say the New York Mets charmed the Snakes this week in Phoenix, but the Arizona Diamondbacks probably found nothing charm...
JULY 7, 2023 • KANSASCITY.COM
Francisco Lindor (5 hits), surging Mets overwhelm Diamondbacks Francisco Lindor had the first five-hit game of his career and Carlos Carrasco pitched eight stellar innings to help the New York Mets roll...
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Corbin Carroll - Positive initial news The strength and stability in Carroll's shoulder is "fine" after he exited Thursday's game against the Mets, Theo Mackie of The Arizona Republic reports.
Impact Carroll immediately left the game grabbing at his shoulder after a swing and miss in the seventh inning. He underwent surgery on the same shoulder two years ago and experienced discomfort in the area last week, so there was rightful concern. He's set to undergo imaging Friday, which should provide a more detailed diagnosis but the initial reports are positive.
JULY 7, 2023 • ROTOWIRE
Ketel Marte - Goes 1-for-3 in return Marte (back) went 1-for-3 in Thursday's 9-0 loss to the Mets.
Impact The Diamondbacks fell behind early, but Marte still played seven innings at second base after not starting Tuesday or Wednesday. He's hit safely in nine of his last 12 games, going 11-for-44 (.250) in that span. For the season, Marte owns a .285/.364/.498 slash line, 15 home runs, 44 RBI, 61 runs scored and six stolen bases through 81 contests.
JULY 7, 2023 • ROTOWIRE
Ryne Nelson - Struggles versus Mets Nelson (5-5) allowed seven runs on nine hits and struck out just one over three innings to take the loss Thursday against the Mets.
Impact Nelson gave up two-run home runs to Pete Alonso and Francisco Alvarez in the short start. Prior to Thursday, Nelson had allowed a combined 10 runs over his last four starts, spanning 23.1 innings. The poor outing vaulted his ERA to 5.19 with a 1.43 WHIP and 65:29 K:BB through 93.2 innings to close out the first half. The Diamondbacks will be on the road for their first two series out of the All-Star break, so Nelson's next start is likely to be either in Toronto or Atlanta.
JULY 7, 2023 • ROTOWIRE
Diamondbacks' All-Star Corbin Carroll leaves with injury Arizona Diamondbacks All-Star outfielder Corbin Carroll left Thursday’s game against the New York Mets in the seventh inning with an apparen...
JULY 7, 2023 • NEWSOBSERVER.COM
Carroll removed from game due to injury PHOENIX -- A bad night for the D-backs got even worse in the seventh inning Thursday when rookie sensation Corbin Carroll swung and missed a...
JULY 7, 2023 • MLB.COM
Corbin Carroll - Exits with apparent shoulder injury Carroll exited Thursday's game against the Mets with an apparent shoulder injury, Nick Piecoro of The Arizona Republic reports.
Impact Carroll was up to bat in the seventh inning and immediately exited the game after a swing and miss. He was reaching for his right shoulder, which bothered him roughly a week ago and was also surgically repaired two years ago. There's no further detail, but it wouldn't be a surprise to see Carroll sit through at least the All-Star break.
JULY 7, 2023 • ROTOWIRE
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Jake McCarthy - Not in lineup Thursday McCarthy is not in the lineup Thursday against the Mets.
Impact Dominic Fletcher will start in right field and bat seventh versus the Mets and right-hander Carlos Carrasco. This is presumably a planned day of rest for McCarthy, who's delivered a .316/.373/.439 batting line with 16 stolen bases in 35 games since being recalled to the Diamondbacks' major-league roster in late May.
JULY 6, 2023 • ROTOWIRE
Evan Longoria - Takes seat Thursday Longoria is out of the lineup Thursday against the Mets.
Impact Emmanuel Rivera will start at third base and bat sixth. Longoria seemed to gain a leg up on the position toward the end of June, but he and Rivera have largely been splitting playing time over the last week or so.
JULY 6, 2023 • ROTOWIRE
Ketel Marte - Back in lineup Thursday Marte (back) is starting at second base and batting second Thursday versus the Mets.
Impact Marte has been bothered by lower-back discomfort over the last couple of days, but he appeared off the bench in the Diamondbacks' loss to the Mets on Wednesday and will return in full for Thursday's series finale. The 29-year-old boasts a .284/.364/.500 batting line with 15 homers, 44 RBI, six steals and 61 runs scored through 80 games this season.
JULY 6, 2023 • ROTOWIRE
Andrew Chafin - Can't hold lead Chafin (2-2) was credited with a blown save and loss Wednesday, allowing two runs on three hits and a walk to the Mets over two-thirds of an inning.
Impact Chafin got the first two outs and nearly had the third, but catcher Carson Kelly couldn't hang on to Francisco Alvarez's foul trip. Given a second life, Alvarez drilled a game-tying home run to right-center. Two batters later, the Diamondbacks were down a run. Chafin had been the primary closer to the start the season, but he hadn't been used in a close-out situation since May 29, as Scott McGough emerged in that role. This was the third time in the last week the bullpen failed the Diamondbacks late in a game.
JULY 6, 2023 • ROTOWIRE
Ketel Marte - Enters as pinch hitter, plays field Marte (back) served as a pinch hitter, went 0-for-1, and played the field in the final inning in Wednesday's 2-1 loss to the Mets.
Impact Marte was held out of the starting lineup for the second consecutive day due to lower back soreness, but Wednesday's activity suggests the issue is a minor one. Arizona manager Torey Lovullo said following the game that the infielder was on track to start Thursday's series finale, per MLB.com.
JULY 6, 2023 • ROTOWIRE
D-backs burnt by two pitches: 'The beauty and the curse of baseball' PHOENIX -- Poised for a shutout win against one of baseball’s most electric pitchers, the D-backs’ fortunes at home Wednesday night changed...
JULY 6, 2023 • MLB.COM
Mets bring 4-game win streak into game against the Diamondbacks
The New York Mets seek to extend a four-game win streak with a victory against the Arizona DiamondbacksJULY 6, 2023 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Diamondbacks vs. Mets Betting Odds, Over/Under, Spread - July 6
Preview the July 6 matchup between the Arizona Diamondbacks and New York Mets with odds over/under, game spread, betting lines and more.JULY 6, 2023 • DATA SKRIVE
Jake McCarthy - Picks up 18th steal McCarthy went 1-for-3 with a stolen base in Wednesday's 2-1 loss to the Mets.
Impact McCarthy had gone six games without a steal entering this contest. He's been pretty steady lately, going 27-for-83 (.325) over his last 25 games. The outfielder has a .254/.321/.367 slash line, 18 thefts, two home runs, 11 RBI and 24 runs scored over 197 plate appearances.
JULY 6, 2023 • ROTOWIRE
Christian Walker - Homer and steal in loss Walker went 1-for-3 with a solo home run, a walk and a stolen base in Wednesday's 2-1 loss to the Mets.
Impact Walker has homered in back-to-back games since he snapped an 0-for-13 skid. The first baseman has also logged four of his five steals this season over his last 14 games, providing some surprising speed. On the year, he's slashing .270/.337/.521 with 18 long balls, 57 RBI, 46 runs scored and 25 doubles through 83 contests in a near-everyday role.
JULY 6, 2023 • ROTOWIRE
Tommy Henry - Walks four in solid start Henry allowed two hits and four walks while striking out two over six scoreless innings in a no-decision versus the Mets on Wednesday.
Impact Henry didn't have the sharpest command, but he was able to limit the damage quite well in his third scoreless outing of the campaign. He's rounding into form with just four runs allowed over 24.1 innings across his last four starts. He'll conclude the first half with a 3.75 ERA, 1.32 WHIP and 51:29 K:BB through 74.1 innings across 14 appearances (13 starts), emerging as a solid mid-rotation option for Arizona.
JULY 6, 2023 • ROTOWIRE
