MAY 17, 2023 • STAR-TELEGRAM.COM
ARIZONA DIAMONDBACKS 89-73 · 2024 3RD IN NL WEST
89-73 · 2024 3RD IN NL WEST
D-backs score twice in ninth to dump A's, 5-3 Lourdes Gurriel Jr.
Corbin Carroll - Mashes sixth homer Carroll went 1-for-4 with a two-run home run in Wednesday's win over the Athletics.
Impact Carroll crushed a fastball 429 feet to give the Diamondbacks a 3-0 lead in the sixth inning. Carroll had a good series against Oakland pitching, as he reached base seven times in three games. The rookie is off to a great start with an .856 OPS, six homers and 10 stolen bases in 41 games.
MAY 17, 2023 • ROTOWIRE
Miguel Castro - Converts third save Castro picked up the save Wednesday against the Athletics. He struck out one batter in a clean ninth inning.
Impact Castro was called on in the ninth inning, as usual closer Andrew Chafin had pitched in each of the last two games. Castro delivered a stress-free save, as he needed just 11 pitches to retire the side in order. Primarily used in a setup role, Castro has been excellent in 2023 with a 2.75 ERA and a 0.97 WHIP.
MAY 17, 2023 • ROTOWIRE
Ryne Nelson - Shines with six strikeouts Nelson did not factor into the decision Wednesday, as he did not surrender a run while allowing one hit and four walks over 5.1 innings in a 5-3 victory over the Athletics. He stru...
Impact Nelson delivered his best outing of the season Wednesday. He didn't allow a run for the first time this year, and he posted a season-high six strikeouts. He did run into some control problems in the sixth inning, as he walked the bases loaded. Luis Frias came on in relief and recorded two outs to strand the bases loaded and preserve Nelson's ERA, which sits at 5.48 this season.
MAY 17, 2023 • ROTOWIRE
Diamondbacks pitcher accidentally kills bird with pregame throw While warming up in the outfield before Arizona's game at Oakland on Wednesday, Zac Gallen threw a curveball that hit a bird in midflight, a...
MAY 17, 2023 • STARTRIBUNE.COM
Gurriel scores go-ahead run in 9th to lead Diamondbacks past A's, 5-3
Lourdes Gurriel Jr. led off the ninth with a double and scored the go-ahead run on a sacrifice fly by Jose Herrera to give the Arizona Diamondbacks a 5-3 victory over the Oakland A...MAY 17, 2023 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Zac Gallen paid homage to Randy Johnson in the 1 way you don't want to Arizona Diamondbacks starting pitcher Zac Gallen did something that only Randy Johnson has done, albeit unintentionally. Zac Gallen has been...
MAY 17, 2023 • FANSIDED.COM
Diamondbacks ace Zac Gallen echoes Randy Johnson, kills bird with pitch
Over 22 years after D-Backs legend Randy Johnson accidentally killed a bird with a pitch, current Arizona ace Zac Gallen somehow repeated th...MAY 17, 2023
Arizona Diamondbacks pitcher Zac Gallen hits bird with pitch, resembles Randy Johnson Diamondbacks pitcher Zac Gallen did something only Randy Johnson had done in team history: hit a bird with a pitch.
MAY 17, 2023 • USATODAY.COM
Diamondbacks pitcher accidentally kills bird with pregame throw
Arizona Diamondbacks pitchers aspire to be like Randy JohnsonMAY 17, 2023 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Time to catch up on D-backs' farm teams This story was excerpted from Steve Gilbert’s D-backs Beat newsletter. To read the full newsletter, click here. And subscribe to get it regu...
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Diamondbacks send down scuffling OF Alek Thomas The Arizona Diamondbacks optioned center fielder Alex Thomas to Triple-A Reno on Wednesday and recalled right-hander Luis Frias to take his...
MAY 17, 2023 • NEWSOBSERVER.COM
Gabriel Moreno - Gets rest day Wednesday Moreno is out of the lineup against the Athletics on Wednesday.
Impact Moreno gets a rest after going 2-for-6 with a double and an RBI in an extra-innings loss to the Athletics on Tuesday. Jose Herrera is starting behind the plate and hitting ninth in Moreno's absence.
MAY 17, 2023 • ROTOWIRE
Ryne Nelson gets the start as Arizona Diamondbacks close series at Oakland Athletics The Arizona Diamondbacks wrap up their series at the Oakland Athletics on Wednesday, then head to Pittsburgh to meet the Pirates.
MAY 17, 2023 • AZCENTRAL.COM
Ketel Marte - Day off Wednesday Marte is not in the Diamondbacks' lineup for Wednesday's tilt in Oakland.
Impact Marte will get a breather with it being a day game after a night game. Josh Rojas will slide over to second base and Emmanuel Rivera gets a start at third base.
MAY 17, 2023 • ROTOWIRE
Luis Frías - Recalled from Triple-A Frias was recalled from Triple-A Reno by the Diamondbacks on Wednesday.
Impact Frias has struggled mightily thus far at the major-league level, holding a 10.23 ERA with 23 walks over 23 innings covering 20 appearances from 2021-23. He's had a dominant year at Reno, though, and will give Arizona a fresh bullpen arm.
MAY 17, 2023 • ROTOWIRE
Alek Thomas - Optioned to Triple-A Thomas was optioned to Triple-A Reno by the Diamondbacks on Wednesday.
Impact The writing seemed to be on the wall with Thomas losing playing time against right-handers lately. The 23-year-old could use a reset, as he's managed just a .195/.252/.327 batting line with two home runs in his first 39 games this season. Dominic Fletcher has taken over as Arizona's center fielder.
MAY 17, 2023 • ROTOWIRE
'A shell of what it was': For Diamondbacks with Oakland connections, A's move hits home The Arizona Diamondbacks are playing what could be their final ever series in Oakland this week, with the A's set to relocate to Las Vegas.
MAY 17, 2023 • AZCENTRAL.COM
Scott McGough - Can't escape third jam McGough (0-4) took the loss in Tuesday's 9-8 extra-innings loss to the Athletics. He allowed one unearned run on two hits and three walks (two intentional) while striking out four...
Impact McGough worked the extra frames for Arizona, throwing a career high in innings and pitches (49). After escaping jams in the 10th and 11th, the right hander was unable to wriggle out of one in the 12th. McGough has a 4.50 ERA (5.48 FIP) with 22 strikeouts and eight walks over 22 innings.
MAY 17, 2023 • ROTOWIRE
Emmanuel Rivera - Knocks in two Rivera went 3-for-5 with a double, two RBI and two runs scored in Tuesday's 9-8 extra-innings loss to Oakland.
Impact All Rivera has done since being called up from Triple-A Reno at the tail end of April is hit. The utility infielder has hit safely in nine of 10 starts and is .370 (17-for-46) overall in 14 games. He's typically in the lineup somewhere whenever the Diamondbacks face a left-hander.
MAY 17, 2023 • ROTOWIRE
Ketel Marte - Three-hit night in loss Marte went 3-for-7 with a stolen base and a run scored in Tuesday's 9-8 extra-innings loss to Oakland.
Impact After a slow start to the season, Marte is seeing the ball better and hit safely in 12 of 14 games during the month of May (17-for-57, .298). Along with that modest run, Marte has improved his on-base ability, walking eight times to fuel a .382 OBP.
MAY 17, 2023 • ROTOWIRE
Lourdes Gurriel Jr. - Homers again Gurriel went 2-for-5 with a home run, two RBI and was hit by a pitch in Tuesday's 9-8 extra-innings loss to the Athletics.
Impact Gurriel clubbed his second home run in as many days and has seven for the season. The outfielder reached base safely for a 13th consecutive game and is having a strong comeback season in the desert with a line of .312/.376/.553 over 157 plate appearances.
MAY 17, 2023 • ROTOWIRE
Jordan Lawlar - Suffers wrist injury Lawlar was removed from Tuesday's game for Double-A Amarillo after getting hit in the right wrist, Theo Mackie of the Arizona Republic reports.
Impact A team spokesperson said x-rays came back negative, and Lawlar is considered day-to-day. One of Arizona's top prospects, Lawlar is scuffling with a .178 average and .669 OPS.
MAY 17, 2023 • ROTOWIRE
A's, D-backs return for rubber game after marathon contest One team that has been there, done that and another that will be trying something new make a quick turnaround Wednesday afternoon when the O...
MAY 17, 2023 • NEWSOBSERVER.COM
