Late, Clutch Offense Salvages Win from E-Rod Gem
Eduardo Rodriguez pitched 6.2 innings of scoreless baseball. He left with the score tied. But then, Nolan Arenado got key knock, giving the Diamondbacks their first hit with runner in scoring position in what seems like an age. Paul Sewald was terrible, but Torey Lovullo actually pulled him in time and the Diamondbacks celebrated the win after Brandyn Garcia pitched the one-batter save.
Diamondbacks Escape Sewald Meltdown
Eduardo Rodriguez pitched a gem. The Diamondbacks finally managed a productive few hits with runners in scoring position. That resulted in Sewald entering the game with a four-run lead, a non-save situation. As seems to be his M..O. Sewald struggled and only recorded two outs while allowing three runs. Brandyn Garcia then came in and pitched lefty on lefty to record his first save through a one-batter outing.
MLB’s Competitive Balance Issue “Explained”
The disconnect between the players, the owners, the fans, and reality is staggering and pieces like this do nothing to alleviate the growing impression that an extended lockout is looming and inevitble.
Zack Gelof Leaves Game with Spiked Hand Laceration
The Athletics’ Zack Gelof saw his 24-game hit streak come to an end after his hand was impaled by the Giants’ Matt Chapman during an awkward play at second base in which Chapman stod p while Gelof’s hand was under the cleats.
Craig Counsell Perplexed, Irked by Rainout Decision
Back-to-back rainouts in two cities have caused something of a scheduling conundrum for Craig Counsell and the Chicago Cubs. The Chicago skipper is displeased with the situation and questioned the decision-making process, given that no rain fell during the game’s scheduled window for play.