#[Royals](/r/KCRoyals) [@](http://mlb.mlb.com/images/2017_ipad/684/kcari_684.jpg) [D-backs](/r/azdiamondbacks) – Wed, Apr 26
###Game Status: Final – Score: 2-0 D-backs
###Links & Info
* [MLB Gameday](https://www.mlb.com/gameday/718418/)
* [Game Graphs](http://www.fangraphs.com/livewins.aspx?date=2023-04-26&team=D-backs&dh=0&season=2023)
* [Savant Gamefeed](https://baseballsavant.mlb.com/gamefeed?gamePk=718418)
||Royals Batters|AB|R|H|RBI|BB|K|LOB|AVG|OBP|SLG|
|:–|:–|:–|:–|:–|:–|:–|:–|:–|:–|:–|:–|
|1|[Witt Jr.](http://mlb.mlb.com/team/player.jsp?player_id=677951) – SS|4|0|1|0|0|1|1|.253|.295|.444|
|2|[Pasquantino](http://mlb.mlb.com/team/player.jsp?player_id=686469) – 1B|4|0|1|0|0|1|2|.284|.376|.500|
|3|[Melendez](http://mlb.mlb.com/team/player.jsp?player_id=669004) – DH|3|0|1|0|1|1|1|.184|.292|.342|
|4|[Olivares](http://mlb.mlb.com/team/player.jsp?player_id=658668) – LF|4|0|1|0|0|2|3|.250|.289|.389|
|5|[Massey](http://mlb.mlb.com/team/player.jsp?player_id=686681) – 2B|3|0|0|0|0|2|3|.179|.174|.194|
||a-[Duffy](http://mlb.mlb.com/team/player.jsp?player_id=622110) – PH|1|0|0|0|0|0|2|.359|.390|.487|
|6|[Isbel](http://mlb.mlb.com/team/player.jsp?player_id=664728) – CF|3|0|0|0|0|2|1|.200|.233|.314|
||b-[Reyes, F](http://mlb.mlb.com/team/player.jsp?player_id=614177) – PH|1|0|0|0|0|0|2|.216|.263|.333|
|7|[Fermin](http://mlb.mlb.com/team/player.jsp?player_id=666023) – C|4|0|0|0|0|2|3|.143|.143|.143|
|8|[Lopez, N](http://mlb.mlb.com/team/player.jsp?player_id=670032) – 3B|3|0|0|0|0|1|0|.184|.322|.286|
|9|[Bradley Jr.](http://mlb.mlb.com/team/player.jsp?player_id=598265) – RF|3|0|1|0|0|1|0|.132|.214|.158|
||Totals|33|0|5|0|1|13|18||||
|Royals|
|:–|
|a-Flied out for Massey in the 9th. b-Lined out for Isbel in the 9th.|
|BATTING: **TB**: Bradley Jr.; Melendez; Olivares; Pasquantino; Witt Jr. **Runners left in scoring position, 2 out**: Massey; Fermin. **Team RISP**: 0-for-5. **Team LOB**: 7. |
|FIELDING: **DP**: (Lopez, N-Massey-Pasquantino). |
||D-backs Batters|AB|R|H|RBI|BB|K|LOB|AVG|OBP|SLG|
|:–|:–|:–|:–|:–|:–|:–|:–|:–|:–|:–|:–|
|1|[Marte, K](http://mlb.mlb.com/team/player.jsp?player_id=606466) – 2B|3|0|0|0|0|1|1|.258|.303|.441|
|2|[Rivera, E](http://mlb.mlb.com/team/player.jsp?player_id=656896) – 3B|3|1|2|1|0|0|1|.750|.750|.750|
||a-[Rojas, J](http://mlb.mlb.com/team/player.jsp?player_id=668942) – 3B|1|0|0|0|0|0|0|.275|.318|.350|
|3|[Gurriel Jr.](http://mlb.mlb.com/team/player.jsp?player_id=666971) – LF|4|0|1|0|0|1|2|.267|.295|.389|
|4|[Walker, C](http://mlb.mlb.com/team/player.jsp?player_id=572233) – 1B|4|0|1|0|0|0|3|.227|.268|.386|
|5|[Longoria](http://mlb.mlb.com/team/player.jsp?player_id=446334) – DH|4|0|1|1|0|3|1|.239|.280|.413|
|6|[Carroll](http://mlb.mlb.com/team/player.jsp?player_id=682998) – RF|1|0|1|0|1|0|0|.311|.374|.556|
|7|[Ahmed](http://mlb.mlb.com/team/player.jsp?player_id=605113) – SS|3|0|0|0|0|1|3|.280|.280|.400|
|8|[Thomas, A](http://mlb.mlb.com/team/player.jsp?player_id=677950) – CF|2|1|0|0|1|2|0|.183|.263|.338|
|9|[Herrera, J](http://mlb.mlb.com/team/player.jsp?player_id=645444) – C|2|0|0|0|0|1|0|.208|.296|.208|
||Totals|27|2|6|2|2|9|11||||
|D-backs|
|:–|
|a-Grounded out for Rivera, E in the 8th.|
|BATTING: **TB**: Carroll; Gurriel Jr.; Longoria; Rivera, E 2; Walker, C. **RBI**: Longoria (5); Rivera, E (2). **2-out RBI**: Longoria; Rivera, E. **Runners left in scoring position, 2 out**: Ahmed. **SAC**: Herrera, J. **GIDP**: Walker, C. **Team RISP**: 2-for-5. **Team LOB**: 6. |
|FIELDING: **E**: Ahmed (2, fielding). |
|Royals Pitchers|IP|H|R|ER|BB|K|HR|P-S|ERA|
|:–|:–|:–|:–|:–|:–|:–|:–|:–|:–|
|[Yarbrough](http://mlb.mlb.com/team/player.jsp?player_id=642232) (L, 0-3)|4.0|4|1|1|1|2|0|77-51|6.35|
|[Garrett, A](http://mlb.mlb.com/team/player.jsp?player_id=607237)|1.0|1|1|1|1|2|0|20-9|2.79|
|[Staumont](http://mlb.mlb.com/team/player.jsp?player_id=622251)|1.0|0|0|0|0|2|0|14-9|4.50|
|[Taylor, J](http://mlb.mlb.com/team/player.jsp?player_id=657031)|1.0|0|0|0|0|2|0|17-12|3.60|
|[Cuas](http://mlb.mlb.com/team/player.jsp?player_id=621016)|1.0|1|0|0|0|1|0|14-12|5.56|
|Totals|8.0|6|2|2|2|9|0|||
|D-backs Pitchers|IP|H|R|ER|BB|K|HR|P-S|ERA|
|:–|:–|:–|:–|:–|:–|:–|:–|:–|:–|
|[Gallen](http://mlb.mlb.com/team/player.jsp?player_id=668678) (W, 4-1)|6.1|4|0|0|0|12|0|97-62|2.15|
|[McGough](http://mlb.mlb.com/team/player.jsp?player_id=543518) (H, 5)|0.2|0|0|0|0|0|0|7-6|4.63|
|[Castro](http://mlb.mlb.com/team/player.jsp?player_id=612434) (H, 4)|1.0|1|0|0|0|0|0|13-9|2.53|
|[Chafin](http://mlb.mlb.com/team/player.jsp?player_id=605177) (S, 4)|1.0|0|0|0|1|1|0|20-12|2.61|
|Totals|9.0|5|0|0|1|13|0|||
|Game Info|
|:–|
|HBP: Marte, K (by Yarbrough); Carroll (by Staumont).|
|Pitch timer violations: Marte, K (batter timer).|
|Pitches-strikes: Yarbrough 77-51; Garrett, A 20-9; Staumont 14-9; Taylor, J 17-12; Cuas 14-12; Gallen 97-62; McGough 7-6; Castro 13-9; Chafin 20-12.|
|Groundouts-flyouts: Yarbrough 2-1; Garrett, A 1-0; Staumont 0-1; Taylor, J 1-0; Cuas 2-0; Gallen 5-1; McGough 1-1; Castro 1-0; Chafin 1-1.|
|Batters faced: Yarbrough 16; Garrett, A 5; Staumont 4; Taylor, J 3; Cuas 4; Gallen 23; McGough 2; Castro 4; Chafin 5.|
|Inherited runners-scored: McGough 1-0.|
|Umpires: HP: Edwin Jimenez. 1B: James Hoye. 2B: D.J. Reyburn. 3B: John Libka. |
|Weather: 82 degrees, Roof Closed.|
|Wind: 0 mph, None.|
|First pitch: 12:42 PM.|
|T: 2:31.|
|Att: 14,343.|
|Venue: Chase Field.|
|April 26, 2023|
|Inning|Scoring Play|Score|
|:–|:–|:–|
|Bottom 4|Evan Longoria singles on a line drive to left fielder Edward Olivares. Emmanuel Rivera scores.|1-0 AZ|
|Bottom 5|Emmanuel Rivera singles on a ground ball to left fielder Edward Olivares. Alek Thomas scores.|2-0 AZ|
|Team|Highlight|
|:–|:–|
|[AZ](/r/azdiamondbacks)|[Gallen escapes jam in the 1st (00:00:12)](https://bdata-producedclips.mlb.com/b2537bba-5b8d-4412-a612-121381a4bcce.mp4)|
|[AZ](/r/azdiamondbacks)|[Gallen K’s Olivares (00:00:23)](https://mlb-cuts-diamond.mlb.com/FORGE/2023/2023-04/26/f795923b-a51496dc-14088972-csvm-diamondx64-asset_1280x720_59_4000K.mp4)|
|[KC](/r/KCRoyals)|[Yarbrough K’s Longoria (00:00:17)](https://mlb-cuts-diamond.mlb.com/FORGE/2023/2023-04/26/6e4df8fb-9b61eb6a-c65a23d1-csvm-diamondx64-asset_1280x720_59_4000K.mp4)|
|[KC](/r/KCRoyals)|[Fermin’s unusual foul (00:00:28)](https://mlb-cuts-diamond.mlb.com/FORGE/2023/2023-04/26/c10af952-1833321d-cb65afeb-csvm-diamondx64-asset_1280x720_59_4000K.mp4)|
|[AZ](/r/azdiamondbacks)|[Evan Longoria’s RBI single (00:00:28)](https://mlb-cuts-diamond.mlb.com/FORGE/2023/2023-04/26/eea4f532-e1c0240e-c90bc941-csvm-diamondx64-asset_1280x720_59_4000K.mp4)|
|[AZ](/r/azdiamondbacks)|[Emmanuel Rivera’s RBI single (00:00:18)](https://mlb-cuts-diamond.mlb.com/FORGE/2023/2023-04/26/a156a3da-900b2c51-d19779a2-csvm-diamondx64-asset_1280x720_59_4000K.mp4)|
|[KC](/r/KCRoyals)|[Breaking down Ryan Yarbrough’s pitches (00:00:08)](https://darkroom-clips.mlb.com/d753fa1b-f92f-46b5-8c38-85142b9c0508.mp4)|
|[AZ](/r/azdiamondbacks)|[Breaking down Zac Gallen’s pitches (00:00:08)](https://darkroom-clips.mlb.com/d8b1097d-9b54-4e02-bba9-bbb7c59e6cfa.mp4)|
|[AZ](/r/azdiamondbacks)|[Zac Gallen’s outing against the Royals (00:00:23)](https://darkroom-clips.mlb.com/6a18e69b-82ba-4a04-b537-c4c19f628681.mp4)|
|[AZ](/r/azdiamondbacks)|[Zac Gallen’s 12 strikeouts (00:01:30)](https://mlb-cuts-diamond.mlb.com/FORGE/2023/2023-04/26/7c838e34-ea09665a-73be05f7-csvm-diamondx64-asset_1280x720_59_4000K.mp4)|
|[AZ](/r/azdiamondbacks)|[Andrew Chafin seals the win (00:00:27)](https://mlb-cuts-diamond.mlb.com/FORGE/2023/2023-04/26/d143c849-cf900bc6-2f508a58-csvm-diamondx64-asset_1280x720_59_4000K.mp4)|
|[KC](/r/KCRoyals)|[Fermin nabs Carroll at second (00:00:09)](https://bdata-producedclips.mlb.com/6da921c1-4dfa-4f45-b268-27a2fbdace81.mp4)|
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|Royals|0|0|0|0|0|0|0|0|0||0|5|0|7|
|D-backs|0|0|0|1|1|0|0|0|||2|6|1|6|
###Decisions
* Winner: [Zac Gallen](http://mlb.mlb.com/team/player.jsp?player_id=668678) (4-1, 2.15)
* Loser: [Ryan Yarbrough](http://mlb.mlb.com/team/player.jsp?player_id=642232) (0-3, 6.35)
* Save: [Andrew Chafin](http://mlb.mlb.com/team/player.jsp?player_id=605177) (4, 2.61)
###Division Scoreboard
CWS 0 @ TOR 8 – Final
COL 1 @ CLE 4 – Final
NYY 12 @ MIN 6 – Final
DET 2 @ MIL 6 – Final
**Next Royals Game**: Thu, Apr 27, 06:40 PM CDT @ Twins (1 day)
^^^Last ^^^Updated: ^^^04/26/2023 ^^^06:14:32 ^^^PM ^^^CDT
10 comments
I see the 2023 Royals offense decided to show up today
how many times are we going to get shut out 2-0 this year
Got home just as it ended, looks like I “missed” a real doozy of a game. Twins up next, so that will be “fun”
I am so tired of losing games like this. It’s so frustrating when the pitching plays well, the offense can’t score a run to save their lives.
Zac Gallen is good but no excuse for 12k thru 6.
I was at the game. The royals are just as underwhelming in person
We are a piece or two away from transitioning from a terrible team to just a solidly bad team. We can compete against bad teams just can’t make the plays to win.
I think the question I have is whether they are a descent baseball team going through a terrible slump – like they have the capacity to improve – or if they’re just fundamentally a bad baseball team
What the hell happened to Reyes. He was one of the most feared sluggers in baseball. Ever since that injury in 2021 he hasn’t been the same.
Have we actually been shut out in more games than we’ve won so far?