Lauer pitches 6 no-hit innings as Brewers blank D-backs 3-0
Eric Lauer pitched six innings of no-hit ball before getting removed from the game in the Milwaukee Brewers ’ 3-0 victory over the Arizona DiamondbacksOCTOBER 5, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
JOSH ROJAS #4 - THIRD BASEMAN - SEATTLE MARINERS
8 HR •
31 RBI •
.225 AVG
8 HR
31 RBI
.225 AVG
Milwaukee Brewers and Arizona Diamondbacks meet in game 2 of series
The Milwaukee Brewers lead 1-0 in a three-game series against the Arizona DiamondbacksOCTOBER 4, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Doubles twice in three-hit game Rojas went 3-for-5 with a pair of doubles and an RBI in Sunday's 4-3 extra-inning loss to the Giants.
Impact Rojas collected six hits in three games in this weekend series versus the Giants. He added four RBI, two runs scored and a pair of stolen bases. He slumped in September, but he could finish the year strong with a small burst of offense in the final week. The versatile 28-year-old has maintained a .268/.348/.383 slash line with eight home runs, 54 RBI, 65 runs scored, 22 stolen bases and 24 doubles through 122 contests this season.
OCTOBER 3, 2022 • ROTOWIRE
Villar single in 10th, Giants beat D-backs in home finale
Rookie David Villar hit a two-run, bases-loaded single with nobody out in the 10th inning to give the San Francisco Giants a 4-3 victory against the Arizona Diamondbacks, a dramati...OCTOBER 3, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Giants lose to D-backs, eliminated from playoff contention
The San Francisco Giants were eliminated from postseason contention, losing 8-4 to the Arizona DiamondbacksOCTOBER 1, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Adds steal in loss Rojas went 2-for-4 with a double, an RBI, a stolen base and a run scored in Friday's 10-4 loss to the Giants.
Impact This was Rojas' first multi-hit effort since Sept. 11. The 28-year-old had a rough month, going 15-for-74 (.203), which cost him some playing time in combination with sloppy defense. He's been more good than bad in 2022 overall, logging a .264/.345/.376 slash line with eight home runs, 51 RBI, 64 runs scored and 21 steals in 120 games.
OCTOBER 1, 2022 • ROTOWIRE
Longoria 2 HRs, 5 RBIs, Giants win 10 of 11, beat Dbacks
Evan Longoria homered twice and drove in five runs as the San Francisco Giants beat the Arizona Diamondbacks 10-4 for their 10th win in 11 gamesOCTOBER 1, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Returns to lineup Rojas started at third base and went 0-for-2 with two walks and a run scored in Saturday's 5-2 win over the Giants.
Impact Rojas was held out of the starting lineup the previous three games -- two against left-handers and one against a right-hander -- largely due to erratic defense. He returned to action against San Francisco righty Alex Cobb Going forward, he could share third base with righty-hitting Emmanuel Rivera or switch hitter Sergio Alcantara.
SEPTEMBER 25, 2022 • ROTOWIRE
Kelly stops Giants again, Diamondbacks win 5-2
Arizona right-hander Merrill Kelly kept up his mastery of the San Francisco Giants this season, pitching the Diamondbacks to a 5-2 winSEPTEMBER 25, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Remains infielder for now Arizona manager Torey Lovullo said Rojas will remain an infielder through the end of the season, Jose M. Romero of the Arizona Republic reprots.
Impact Rojas has had recent defensive issues and was held out Friday's starting lineup for the third straight game -- two against a lefty and one against a righty. The recent lineup decisions appear to be more about the defensive issues than a lefty-on-lefty matter, but Rojas has not started the last four against lefties. Lovullo said he'll continue to use him as an infielder, but there will be discussions in the offseason about what may be the best fit for Rojas, who has experience in the outfield and at multiple infield positions. Next season's outfield appears well stocked, so he would unlikely get 500 plate appearances if limited to outfield. Pending any offseason acquisitions, Rojas could move back to being a super utility player, but that would also cap his opportunities.
SEPTEMBER 24, 2022 • ROTOWIRE
Out against Rodon Rojas is not in Friday's lineup against the Giants.
Impact The recent trend of Rojas sitting against left-handed pitchers continues with him taking a seat against Carlos Rodon. Sergio Alcantara is starting at third base and hitting seventh.
SEPTEMBER 23, 2022 • ROTOWIRE
Sits third straight versus lefty Rojas isn't starting Thursday against the Dodgers.
Impact Rojas was already confirmed to be losing playing time due to his defensive woes, but it's not clear whether or not he's completely lost the primary role at third base. Nonetheless, he will be held out Thursday in favor of Sergio Alcantara, who will bat seventh.
SEPTEMBER 22, 2022 • ROTOWIRE
Defense costing playing time Rojas was held out of Wednesday's start because he's slipped defensively, Nick Piecoro of the Arizona Republic reports.
Impact The lefty-hitting Rojas is usually a lineup staple against right-handed starters -- Dustin May was on the mound for the Dodgers -- but he was replaced at third base by Emmanuel Rivera, a right-handed batter. Rojas failed to convert three chances during an ugly eighth inning Tuesday, when the Dodgers plated five runs in a 6-5 Arizona loss. "I told him he has to work out here pregame, he's got to get back to the basic fundamentals and develop that feeling and flow and a confidence in picking up ground balls," manager Torey Lovullo said. Infield coach Tony Perezchica is working with Rojas on the infielder's technique. Rojas is tied at 32nd out of 36 qualified third basemen with a minus-7 outs above average.
SEPTEMBER 22, 2022 • ROTOWIRE
Sitting out Wednesday Rojas isn't starting Wednesday's game against the Dodgers.
Impact Rojas will take a seat Wednesday after going 1-for-4 in the first game of Tuesday's doubleheader. While he rests, Emmanuel Rivera will take his spot at third base and bat fifth.
SEPTEMBER 22, 2022 • ROTOWIRE
Sitting for nightcap Rojas isn't in the lineup for Game 2 of Tuesday's doubleheader against the Dodgers.
Impact Rojas will take a seat in Game 2 as the lefty Tyler Anderson will start for Los Angeles. Emmanuel Rivera will take over as the D-backs' third baseman and bat fifth.
SEPTEMBER 20, 2022 • ROTOWIRE
Rookie Vargas, Dodgers rally past D-backs, 5th win in row
Rookie Miguel Vargas drove in the go-ahead run with an infield single in a five-run eighth inning and the Los Angeles Dodgers rallied to beat the Arizona Diamondbacks 6-5 in the fi...SEPTEMBER 20, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Rides bench Monday Rojas isn't in the lineup for Monday's contest against the Dodgers.
Impact Rojas will retreat to the bench with southpaw Clayton Kershaw taking the mound for Los Angeles. Emmanuel Rivera will take his spot at third base and bat fifth.
SEPTEMBER 19, 2022 • ROTOWIRE
Riding pine against southpaw Rojas isn't in the lineup Friday against the Padres.
Impact Rojas started against a left-handed pitcher Thursday against San Diego but will head to the bench for the third time in the last five games since southpaw Blake Snell is on the mound Friday. Sergio Alcantara is starting at the hot corner and batting seventh.
SEPTEMBER 16, 2022 • ROTOWIRE
Jameson wins in major league debut, Dbacks top Padres 4-0
Drey Jameson pitched seven shutout innings in his major league debut and the Arizona Diamondbacks hit three home runs in a 4-0 victory over the San Diego Padres on Thursday nightSEPTEMBER 16, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
McCarthy leads Diamondbacks against the Dodgers after 4-hit outing
The Arizona Diamondbacks play the Los Angeles Dodgers after Jake McCarthy's four-hit game on SundaySEPTEMBER 12, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Rockies play the Diamondbacks after Diaz's 4-hit game
The Colorado Rockies take on the Arizona Diamondbacks after Elias Díaz had four hits against the Diamondbacks on FridaySEPTEMBER 10, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Alfaro's 2-run single in 9th rallies Padres past Dbacks, 6-5
Jorge Alfaro hit a two-run, bases-loaded single with two outs in the ninth inning to lift the San Diego Padres to a wild 6-5 comeback victory against the Arizona DiamondbacksSEPTEMBER 7, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Gallen ties scoreless start record as Arizona stops Brewers
Zac Gallen tied the major-league record with his sixth consecutive scoreless start, leading the Arizona Diamondbacks to a 5-1 victory over the Milwaukee BrewersSEPTEMBER 4, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Taylor hits 2-run homer in 10th, Brewers beat Dbacks 8-6
Tyrone Taylor hit a two-run homer in the 10th inning after pinch-hitter Rowdy Tellez’s tying solo shot in the ninth, lifting the Milwaukee Brewers to an 8-6 win over the Arizona Di...SEPTEMBER 4, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Rivera has 3 hits, bullpen shines, D-backs beat Brewers 2-1
Emmanuel Rivera had three hits, Jake McCarthy added the go-ahead RBI single and the Arizona Diamondbacks edged the Milwaukee Brewers 2-1SEPTEMBER 3, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
