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    • Diamondbacks’ Brandon Pfaadt: Gives up five runs in no-decision

      Pfaadt didn’t factor into the decision Wednesday against the Red Sox, allowing five runs on seven hits over 5.2 innings. He struck out eight.

      Pfaadt’s eight strikeouts marked a new season high, though he was hurt by the home-run ball Wednesday — the righty gave up solo shots to Nick Sogard and Jarren Duran before Mickey Gasper added a three-run blast in the sixth inning. Prior to Wednesday, Pfaadt had gone four straight outings without allowing an earned run, posting a 0.69 WHIP across 27.2 innings in that span. His ERA now sits at 3.39 across 98.1 innings this season with a 1.14 WHIP and 69:24 K:BB. Pfaadt’s currently in line to face the Cubs at home his next time out.

    • Diamondbacks’ Ketel Marte: GM noncommittal on return this season

      Diamondbacks general manager Mike Hazen was noncommittal Wednesday when asked on the Wolf and Luke Show on 98.7 FM whether Marte (knee/personal) will return this season, Jody Jackson of DBacks.tv reports.

      Marte was placed on the restricted list Monday after not showing up to Fenway Park for the Diamondbacks’ game against the Red Sox as he tended to a personal matter. The second baseman has since flown back to Arizona, where he was scheduled to undergo an MRI on his left knee. He sat out Saturday’s contest due to knee soreness but returned to the lineup Sunday. Hazen plans to meet with Marte face-to-face Thursday, and there could be more clarity on the 32-year-old’s status after that meeting. The Diamondbacks begin a homestand Friday versus the Reds.

    • Diamondbacks’ Max Kepler: Sitting against lefty again

      Kepler is out of the lineup for Wednesday’s game against the Red Sox.

      The Diamondbacks will keep the left-handed-hitting Kepler on the bench for a third straight game while the Red Sox have sent left-handed starters to the bump for all three contests of the series. Kepler could also be in danger of losing out on playing time against righties, as the recent return of Jordan Lawlar from the 10-day injured list leaves one fewer spot in the lineup available.

    • Diamondbacks’ Lars Nootbaar: Idle against southpaw Wednesday

      Nootbaar is out of the lineup for Wednesday’s game against the Red Sox.

      The left-handed-hitting Nootbaar will wind up sitting for a second straight contest while the Red Sox send another southpaw (Payton Tolle) to the bump. Nootbaar is slashing just .143/.244/.229 over 41 plate appearances versus lefties this season.

  • AZ Cardinals Ref and recap

    • Cardinals’ Jeremiyah Love: No surgery needed, per LaFleur

      Coach Mike LaFleur confirmed Tuesday that Love does not need surgery to address his ankle injury, Tyler Drake of ArizonaSports.com reports.

      Love sustained a reported high-ankle sprain in this past Thursday’s preseason win over the Raiders, and he’s not expected to play again during the preseason. Per Josh Weinfuss of ESPN, the Cardinals are hoping the rookie running back will be available for Week 1 action. If he ends up being limited at all out of the gate, Tyler Allgeier would presumably see added opportunities, especially with James Conner (foot) and Trey Benson (knee) dealing with injuries of their own.

    • Cardinals’ Trey Benson: Still not full-go

      Benson (knee) has yet to progress to 11-on-11 drills in training camp, Theo Mackie of The Arizona Republic reports.

      The clock is ticking for Benson, who missed a large chunk of 2025 with a knee injury that has continued to bother him at times during camp. On a positive note, Benson managed to get in a limited practice Monday. However, it’s unclear when he’ll be ready for full-team drills. Benson is one of several Cardinals running backs dealing with injuries, including Jeremiyah Love (ankle) and James Conner (foot).

    • Cardinals’ Trey Benson: Present for Monday’s workout

      Benson (knee) is in attendance for Monday’s practice, Tyler Drake of ArizonaSports.com reports.

      Benson has been in and out of practice since his left knee flared up two weeks ago, missing Thursday’s preseason game at Las Vegas in the process. With rookie first-round pick Jeremiyah Love being diagnosed with a high-ankle sprain this weekend, Benson has a chance to stake a claim on the RB depth chart behind offseason addition Tyler Allgeier for as long as Love is sidelined. Moreover, fellow back James Conner continues to sit out 11-on-11 drills due to a foot injury, meaning Benson currently is the highest profile player at the position that can make a leap, assuming he doesn’t suffer additional setbacks with his own health concern.

  • MLB Scores

    FINAL
    R H E
    Tigers61-66
    		 3 7 0
    Pirates63-66
    		 4 8 2
    PNC Park, Pittsburgh, PA
    Highlights: Tigers at Pirates (8/19)
    1:28
    • W: M. Montgomery  (5-3)
    • L: K. Jansen  (3-5)
    FINAL
    R H E
    Padres68-60
    		 2 5 1
    Mets58-70
    		 4 7 0
    Citi Field, Flushing, NY
    Highlights: Padres at Mets (8/19)
    1:12
    • W: N. Lavender  (1-0)
    • L: M. King  (8-9)
    • S: K. Senga  (4)
    FINAL
    R H E
    Braves74-53
    		 4 7 1
    Twins63-65
    		 6 10 0
    Target Field, Minneapolis, MN
    Highlights: Braves at Twins (8/19)
    0:36
    • W: A. Minter  (2-2)
    • L: V. Mederos  (2-1)
    • S: Y. Gomez  (20)
    FINAL
    R H E
    White Sox66-60
    		 3 9 0
    Cubs74-54
    		 0 2 0
    Wrigley Field, Chicago, IL
    Highlights: White Sox at Cubs (8/19)
    0:58
    • W: J. Urquidy  (2-1)
    • L: C. Holmes  (5-6)
    • S: G. Taylor  (7)
    FINAL
    R H E
    Diamondbacks67-61
    		 7 10 0
    Red Sox68-59
    		 6 9 0
    Fenway Park, Boston, MA
    Highlights: Diamondbacks at Red Sox (8/19)
    0:53
    • W: J. Loaisiga  (4-3)
    • L: J. Moran  (2-3)
    FINAL
    R H E
    Marlins64-64
    		 1 7 0
    Phillies70-58
    		 4 10 0
    Citizens Bank Park, Philadelphia, PA
    Highlights: Marlins at Phillies (8/19)
    1:07
    • W: A. Nola  (5-9)
    • L: S. Alcantara  (13-8)
    • S: J. Duran  (28)
    FINAL
    R H E
    Yankees71-55
    		 5 10 0
    Orioles61-66
    		 3 6 0
    Oriole Park at Camden Yards, Baltimore, MD
    Highlights: Yankees at Orioles (8/19)
    2:53
    • W: B. Headrick  (7-2)
    • L: C. Sanders  (1-1)
    • S: D. Bednar  (29)
    FINAL
    R H E
    Giants52-74
    		 1 7 1
    Guardians61-66
    		 0 6 0
    Progressive Field, Cleveland, OH
    Highlights: Giants at Guardians (8/19)
    0:53
    • W: A. Houser  (4-7)
    • L: P. Messick  (9-8)
    • S: D. Smith  (3)
    FINAL
    R H E
    Cardinals65-63
    		 4 9 1
    Reds61-66
    		 5 7 0
    Great American Ball Park, Cincinnati, OH
    Highlights: Cardinals at Reds (8/19)
    1:02
    • W: S. Moll  (2-7)
    • L: M. Liberatore  (5-11)
    • S: E. Pagan  (16)
    FINAL
    R H E
    Blue Jays62-66
    		 6 9 0
    Rays76-50
    		 7 8 1
    Tropicana Field, St. Petersburg, FL
    Highlights: Blue Jays at Rays (8/19)
    1:06
    • W: D. Rasmussen  (13-5)
    • L: M. Scherzer  (1-6)
    • S: B. Baker  (36)
    FINAL
    R H E
    Athletics49-78
    		 7 11 0
    Royals54-74
    		 9 11 0
    Kauffman Stadium, Kansas City, MO
    Highlights: Athletics at Royals (8/19)
    0:24
    • W: C. Kimbrel  (1-2)
    • L: D. Rom  (1-1)
    FINAL
    R H E
    Mariners60-67
    		 7 10 2
    Brewers78-49
    		 5 8 0
    American Family Field, Milwaukee, WI
    Highlights: Mariners at Brewers (8/19)
    1:20
    • W: L. Gilbert  (10-7)
    • L: D. May  (6-8)
    • S: A. Munoz  (23)
    FINAL
    R H E
    Nationals61-67
    		 6 10 0
    Rangers62-65
    		 0 4 0
    Globe Life Field, Arlington, TX
    Highlights: Nationals at Rangers (8/19)
    0:57
    • W: C. Cavalli  (11-5)
    • L: K. Rocker  (4-10)
    FINAL
    R H E
    Angels50-77
    		 2 5 0
    Astros64-63
    		 3 5 1
    Daikin Park, Houston, TX
    Highlights: Angels at Astros (8/19)
    0:51
    • W: B. Sousa  (1-1)
    • L: W. Urena  (8-9)
    • S: J. Hader  (18)
    FINAL
    R H E
    Dodgers77-51
    		 6 11 0
    Rockies50-77
    		 4 9 0
    Coors Field, Denver, CO
    Highlights: Dodgers at Rockies (8/19)
    1:10
    • W: K. Hurt  (4-1)
    • L: J. Herget  (0-5)
    • S: T. Scott  (18)

  • Nolan Arenado’s broken-bat bloop in 10th sparks Diamondbacks to 7-6 win over Red Sox

    AP

    BOSTON (AP) Nolan Arenado hit a tiebreaking broken-bat bloop single over a drawn-in infield to spark a two-run 10th inning, and the Arizona Diamondbacks avoided a series sweep by beating the Boston Red Sox 7-6 on Wednesday.

    Lars Nootbaar hit a pinch-hit two-run homer and Gabriel Moreno a two-run double for Arizona, which was without All-Star second baseman Ketel Marte for the third straight game.

    Mickey Gasper homered for the third straight game, a tying three-run shot, Nick Sogard had a solo shot for his first major-league homer and Jarren Duran also hit a solo drive for the Red Sox.

    Manager Torey Lovullo said before the game that he still hasn’t heard from Marte, following little communication on Monday when he was AWOL for the series opener. Before Tuesday’s loss, Lovullo was told he traveled to Phoenix for tests on his left knee.

    Arenado hit his floater into shallow left off Jovani Morán (2-3) to score automatic runner Moreno. Jose Fernandez drew a bases-loaded walk.

    Willson Contreras’ RBI grounder came off Jonathan Loáisiga (4-3) in the bottom half.

    Gasper’s two-out drive chased starter Brandon Pfaadt and cleared Arizona’s bullpen, making it 5-all in the sixth.

    Moreno’s double capped a three-run fifth and Nootbaar’s drive came off reliever Greg Weissert in the sixth.

    Fresh off Boston’s consecutive blowout wins, Sogard opened the bottom of the first by hitting the first pitch into the Red Sox bullpen.

    Coming in 7-0 with a 1.15 ERA in his last nine starts, Pfaadt allowed five runs in 5 2/3 innings.

    Payton Tolle gave up all three of his runs in his final inning, the fifth, after going eight-shutout in his previous start.

    Up next

    Diamondbacks LHP Eduardo Rodriguez (12-4, 2.71 ERA) is set to start the series opener Friday at home against Cincinnati.

    Red Sox RHP Sonny Gray (15-3, 2.65) is slated to go Friday when they host former Boston 3B/DH Rafael Devers and San Francisco.

    —

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    We got two starters pitching at the absolute best of their life going at it today at Fenway Park this afternoon. The Diamondbacks have won eight of the last nine pitched by Brandon Pfaadt and haven’t allowed an earned run between his last four. The Red Sox have won Payton Tolle’s last seven starts, and in his last two he’s only allowed one earned run. The Diamondbacks will again be without second baseman Ketel Marte, who’s a huge part of their offense. Under is the way to go in this game.

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    The Red Sox offense has scored 20 runs combined in the first two games of this series but don’t be surprised if pitching rules in Game 3. For Arizona, Brandon Pfaadt has been Cy Young-like since being recalled from AAA in late-June. He hasn’t given up more than two runs in any of his nine starts since then, including four straight outings with zero earned runs allowed. On the other side, Payton Tolle has given up two runs or less in 6 of his last 7 outings. I wouldn’t be surprised to see a 4-2 type of game on Wednesday afternoon with two pitchers who are rolling right now.

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    67-61

    		 0 0 0 3 2 0 0 0 2 7 10 0

    68-59

    		 0 1 0 0 3 0 0 0 1 6 9 0
    • Fenway ParkBoston, MA
    • W: J. Loaisiga (4-3)L: J. Moran (2-3)S: (0)
    • HR: ARI – L. Nootbaar, BOS – N. Sogard, M. Gasper (2), J. Duran (16)
    PLAYERS OF THE GAME
    HITTERS AB R H RBI AVG
    I. Vargas 2B 5 0 1 0 .264
    C. Carroll RF 4 1 1 0 .246
    G. Moreno C 4 1 1 2 .307
    G. Perdomo SS 3 0 0 0 .244
    N. Arenado DH 5 1 2 1 .243
    M. Kepler PR-DH 0 1 0 0 .216
    T. Tawa 1B 4 0 0 0 .235
    J. Lawlar CF 2 0 0 0 .250
    a- L. Nootbaar PH-LF 2 1 1 2 .221
    b- J. McCann PH 0 0 0 0 .296
    J. Barrosa CF 0 0 0 0 .197
    J. Fernandez 3B 4 1 2 1 .261
    R. Waldschmidt LF-CF-LF 3 1 2 1 .279
    • a-homered for Lawlar in the 6th
    • b-walked for Nootbaar in the 10th
    HITTERS AB R H RBI AVG
    N. Sogard 2B 4 1 2 1 .268
    C. Rafaela CF 5 1 0 0 .284
    W. Abreu RF 4 1 1 0 .257
    W. Contreras 1B 5 1 2 1 .284
    C. Durbin 3B 5 0 0 0 .254
    M. Gasper DH 3 1 1 3 .256
    a- J. Jones PH-DH 0 0 0 0 .203
    A. Monasterio SS 4 0 0 0 .261
    J. Duran LF 4 1 2 1 .206
    C. Wong C 3 0 1 0 .250
    b- A. Rutschman PH-C 1 0 0 0 .241
    • a-hit by pitch for Gasper in the 8th
    • b-flied out for Wong in the 9th
    BATTING
    • 2B – G. Moreno (26), J. Fernandez 2 (9), R. Waldschmidt (14)
    • HR – L. Nootbaar (4)
    • SH – G. Perdomo (6)
    • RBI – G. Moreno 2 (62), N. Arenado (63), L. Nootbaar 2 (19), J. Fernandez (16), R. Waldschmidt (17)
    • 2-Out RBI – G. Moreno 2 (2)
    • Runners left in scoring position, 2-Out – G. Moreno 2 (2), G. Perdomo, N. Arenado
    BATTING
    • HR – N. Sogard, M. Gasper (3), J. Duran (17)
    • RBI – N. Sogard (7), W. Contreras (75), M. Gasper 3 (14), J. Duran (62)
    • 2-Out RBI – M. Gasper 3 (3)
    • Runners left in scoring position, 2-Out – W. Contreras 2 (2), J. Duran
    BASERUNNING
    • SB – R. Waldschmidt (7)
    • CS – R. Waldschmidt (2)
    FIELDING
    • DP – (Vargas-Perdomo-Tawa)
    FIELDING
    • DP – 2 (Sogard-Contreras; Durbin-Sogard-Contreras)
    PITCHERS IP H ER BB SO ERA
    B. Pfaadt 5.2 7 5 0 8 3.39
    J. Morillo 1.0 1 0 1 1 2.32
    B. Garcia 0.2 0 0 1 1 2.48
    K. Ginkel 0.2 0 0 0 0 3.86
    J. Loaisiga(W, 4-3) 2.0 1 0 0 0 2.63
    PITCHERS IP H ER BB SO ERA
    P. Tolle 5.0 6 3 2 6 3.08
    G. Weissert 1.0 2 2 1 1 4.10
    E. Miller 1.0 1 0 1 2 2.25
    T. Guerrero 1.0 0 0 0 0 2.94
    A. Chapman 1.0 0 0 1 1 1.94
    J. Moran(L, 2-3) 1.0 1 1 3 0 3.06
    PITCHING
    • Pitches-Strikes – B. Pfaadt 94-65, J. Morillo 28-19, B. Garcia 20-8, K. Ginkel 3-2, J. Loaisiga 16-12
    • Ground Balls-Fly Balls – B. Pfaadt 5-7, J. Morillo 2-1, B. Garcia 0-1, K. Ginkel 1-0, J. Loaisiga 4-1
    • Batters Faced – B. Pfaadt 24, J. Morillo 5, B. Garcia 4, K. Ginkel 2, J. Loaisiga 6
    PITCHING
    • Pitches-Strikes – P. Tolle 98-68, G. Weissert 31-16, E. Miller 23-13, T. Guerrero 9-7, A. Chapman 14-8, J. Moran 26-11
    • Ground Balls-Fly Balls – P. Tolle 4-4, G. Weissert 0-2, E. Miller 1-1, T. Guerrero 2-1, A. Chapman 1-1, J. Moran 2-0
    • Batters Faced – P. Tolle 22, G. Weissert 5, E. Miller 5, T. Guerrero 3, A. Chapman 4, J. Moran 6

  • Dbacks recap and news

    • Diamondbacks’ Lourdes Gurriel: Makes first rehab appearance

      Gurriel (adductor) started in left field and went 0-for-4 with a walk and three strikeouts for Triple-A Reno on Tuesday.

      Gurriel began a rehab assignment with the Aces and played eight innings in the field. The outfielder is in the midst of his third IL stint this season. He missed the start of the year while rehabbing from a torn ACL and then suffered a left hamstring injury in May before the adductor hit him in July. The Diamondbacks have a crowded outfield, and there is a question of how exactly Gurriel will fit in once he’s ready.

    • Diamondbacks’ Justin Martinez: Makes season debut

      Martinez allowed one walk over a scoreless and hitless inning in Tuesday’s 9-4 loss to Boston. He also hit a batter and uncorked a wild pitch.

      Martinez made his first appearance since being reinstated from the 60-day injured list Monday. It had been 435 days since he last pitched in the majors, as Martinez spent that time recovering from a second Tommy John elbow surgery. The right-handed reliever came on to pitch the eighth inning in a low-leverage situation, but the one-time Arizona closer could regain the ninth-inning role over the final stretch of the season.

    • Diamondbacks’ Merrill Kelly: Struggles again in loss

      Kelly (8-11) took the loss against the Red Sox on Tuesday, allowing six runs on seven hits and four walks with two strikeouts over four innings.

      Kelly allowed only four hard-hit balls but had consistent traffic on the basepaths, yielding runs in three separate innings. The 37-year-old has now surrendered six earned runs in each of his past two starts, and he’s 0-3 with an 8.24 ERA in four August outings overall. He’ll carry a 5.37 ERA, 1.52 WHIP and 84:57 K:BB across 129 innings this season into a home matchup with the Cubs next week.

    • Diamondbacks’ Gabriel Moreno: Hits grand slam in loss

      Moreno went 1-for-3 with a grand slam and a walk in Tuesday’s 9-4 loss to the Red Sox.

      Moreno gave Arizona an early lead with a grand slam off Ranger Suarez in the third inning. The 26-year-old has now hit safely in 12 straight games, tallying five multi-hit efforts with a whopping 10 extra-base hits and 11 RBI over that span. On the season, he’s slashing .308/.385/.470 with 10 homers, 60 RBI, 54 runs scored and four steals across 408 plate appearances.

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  • AZ Cardinals recap and news

    • Cardinals’ Jeremiyah Love: No surgery needed, per LaFleur

      Coach Mike LaFleur confirmed Tuesday that Love does not need surgery to address his ankle injury, Tyler Drake of ArizonaSports.com reports.

      Love sustained a reported high-ankle sprain in this past Thursday’s preseason win over the Raiders, and is unlikely to play again during the preseason. Per Josh Weinfuss of ESPN, the Cardinals are hoping the rookie running back will be available for Week 1 action, so Love’s status will need to be monitored closely prior to that. If he ends up being limited at all out of the gate this season, Tyler Allgeier would presumably see added backfield opportunities, along with James Conner (foot) and Trey Benson (knee).

    • Cardinals’ Trey Benson: Still not full-go

      Benson (knee) has yet to progress to 11-on-11 drills in training camp, Theo Mackie of The Arizona Republic reports.

      The clock is ticking for Benson, who missed a large chunk of 2025 with a knee injury that has continued to bother him at times during camp. On a positive note, Benson managed a limited practice Monday. However, it’s unclear when he’ll be ready for full-team drills. Benson is one of several Cardinals running backs dealing with injury, including Jeremiyah Love and James Conner.

    • Cardinals’ Trey Benson: Present for Monday’s workout

      Benson (knee) is in attendance for Monday’s practice, Tyler Drake of ArizonaSports.com reports.

      Benson has been in and out of practice since his left knee flared up two weeks ago, missing Thursday’s preseason game at Las Vegas in the process. With rookie first-round pick Jeremiyah Love being diagnosed with a high-ankle sprain this weekend, Benson has a chance to stake a claim on the RB depth chart behind offseason addition Tyler Allgeier for as long as Love is sidelined. Moreover, fellow back James Conner continues to sit out 11-on-11 drills due to a foot injury, meaning Benson currently is the highest profile player at the position that can make a leap, assuming he doesn’t suffer additional setbacks with his own health concern.

  • Rutschman hits 1st homer for Red Sox as Boston beats the Diamondbacks 9-4

    AP

    BOSTON (AP) Adley Rutschman hit his first homer as a member of the Boston Red Sox, Ranger Suarez picked up his first win since late June and Boston beat the Arizona Diamondbacks 9-4 on Tuesday night.

    Mickey Gasper also homered for Boston and added an RBI single in the seventh as the Red Sox followed up their 16 hits in an 11-1 rout Monday night in the series opener with 13 more hits Tuesday. Eight players had at least one hit for Boston, which has won three of its last four games.

    Gabriel Moreno hit a grand slam in the third for Arizona, extending his hitting streak to a career-best 12 games. The Diamondbacks have lost three straight and five of seven.

    Arizona was without All-Star second-baseman Ketel Marte for the second straight night. Manager Torey Lovullo said before the game that he had been told Marte traveled to Phoenix for tests on his left knee after being a no-show for the series opener without much of an explanation. The club has placed Marte on the restricted list.

    Rutschman had a two-run single in Boston’s three-run first and added a solo homer that tied the game at 4 in the fourth. It was Rutschman’s ninth homer of the season and first since the Red Sox acquired him in a trade-deadline deal with Baltimore earlier this month.

    Moreno hit his third career grand slam in the third, when Suarez allowed two singles and loaded the bases by hitting Corbin Carroll with a pitch. That was the only scoring allowed by Suarez (5-3), who hadn’t won a start since Boston beat Washington 6-3 on June 29.

    Merrill Kelly (8-11) allowed six runs, all earned, on seven hits and four walks in four-plus innings.

    Diamondbacks’ RHP Brandon Pfaadt (7-1, 3.11 ERA) faces Red Sox LHP Payton Tolle (8-6, 2.97) in the finale of the three-game series on Wednesday.

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    66-61

    		 0 0 4 0 0 0 0 0 0 4 7 1

    68-58

    		 3 0 2 0 1 2 1 0 X 9 13 1
    • Fenway ParkBoston, MA
    • W: R. Suarez (5-3)L: M. Kelly (8-11)S: (0)
    • HR: ARI – G. Moreno (9), BOS – A. Rutschman, M. Gasper (1)
    PLAYERS OF THE GAME
    HITTERS AB R H RBI AVG
    I. Vargas 2B 4 1 1 0 .265
    C. Carroll RF 2 1 0 0 .246
    G. Moreno DH 3 1 1 4 .308
    G. Perdomo SS 3 0 1 0 .246
    T. Tawa 1B 4 0 1 0 .240
    J. Lawlar CF 4 0 0 0 .261
    J. McCann C 4 0 1 0 .296
    J. Fernandez 3B 4 0 1 0 .256
    R. Waldschmidt LF 3 1 1 0 .273
    HITTERS AB R H RBI AVG
    N. Sogard 2B 3 2 2 0 .259
    C. Rafaela CF 5 1 1 0 .287
    W. Abreu RF 4 1 0 0 .257
    W. Contreras 1B 4 1 2 1 .283
    A. Rutschman C 4 1 2 3 .243
    C. Durbin 3B 3 1 1 1 .258
    J. Duran LF 5 1 1 0 .203
    A. Monasterio SS 4 0 2 1 .265
    M. Gasper DH 2 1 2 2 .254
    BATTING
    • 2B – G. Perdomo (17)
    • HR – G. Moreno (10)
    • RBI – G. Moreno 4 (60)
    • 2-Out RBI – G. Moreno 4 (4)
    • Runners left in scoring position, 2-Out – T. Tawa, J. McCann
    BATTING
    • 2B – W. Contreras (21)
    • HR – A. Rutschman (9), M. Gasper (2)
    • SF – C. Durbin (4)
    • SH – N. Sogard (3)
    • RBI – W. Contreras (74), A. Rutschman 3 (50), C. Durbin (62), A. Monasterio (37), M. Gasper 2 (11)
    • 2-Out RBI – W. Contreras, A. Monasterio, M. Gasper
    • Runners left in scoring position, 2-Out – C. Rafaela, W. Abreu, J. Duran 2 (2)
    BASERUNNING
    • CS – C. Carroll (3)
    BASERUNNING
    • SB – C. Durbin (16), J. Duran (18)
    FIELDING
    • Outfield Assist – R. Waldschmidt
    • E – J. Fernandez (5)
    FIELDING
    • DP – 3 (Durbin-Sogard-Contreras; Monasterio-Contreras; Sogard-Monasterio-Contreras)
    • E – C. Durbin (9)
    PITCHERS IP H ER BB SO ERA
    M. Kelly(L, 8-11) 4.0 7 6 4 2 5.37
    J. Loaisiga 1.0 1 0 0 0 2.74
    K. Ginkel 1.0 3 2 0 0 3.91
    T. Clarke 1.0 2 1 1 1 2.41
    J. Martinez 1.0 0 0 1 0 0.00
    PITCHERS IP H ER BB SO ERA
    R. Suarez(W, 5-3) 5.1 4 4 2 3 3.41
    T. Guerrero(H, 15) 1.2 2 0 0 1 3.03
    E. Miller 1.0 0 0 1 1 2.31
    W. Olds 1.0 1 0 0 1 0.00
    PITCHING
    • Pitches-Strikes – M. Kelly 86-53, J. Loaisiga 9-7, K. Ginkel 26-17, T. Clarke 26-15, J. Martinez 19-9
    • Ground Balls-Fly Balls – M. Kelly 6-4, J. Loaisiga 2-0, K. Ginkel 2-2, T. Clarke 1-1, J. Martinez 1-1
    • Batters Faced – M. Kelly 23, J. Loaisiga 3, K. Ginkel 6, T. Clarke 6, J. Martinez 5
    PITCHING
    • Pitches-Strikes – R. Suarez 93-63, T. Guerrero 19-15, E. Miller 18-12, W. Olds 11-7
    • Ground Balls-Fly Balls – R. Suarez 6-5, T. Guerrero 3-0, E. Miller 0-2, W. Olds 1-1
    • Batters Faced – R. Suarez 22, T. Guerrero 6, E. Miller 4, W. Olds 3

  • Dbacks recap and news

    • Diamondbacks’ Ketel Marte: Managing knee issue

      Marte (personal) is returning to Arizona on Tuesday to undergo an MRI on his knee, Nick Piecoro of The Arizona Republic reports.

      The 32-year-old was placed on the restricted list Monday and didn’t report to Fenway for the series opener against the Red Sox due to a personal matter, but he’s apparently also dealing with a knee injury. Marte was considered day-to-day while tending to the personal issue, but a longer absence could be in store depending on what the MRI reveals.

    • Diamondbacks’ Jordan Lawlar: Hitless in return

      Lawlar started in center field and went 0-for-4 in Monday’s 11-1 loss to Boston.

      Lawlar, who missed the last two months due to a hamstring injury, was activated ahead of Monday’s game. He’s expected to resume a role as the primary starter in center field.

    • Diamondbacks’ Jose Fernandez: Starts at hot corner

      Fernandez started at third base and went 1-for-3 in Monday’s 11-1 loss to the Red Sox.

      Fernandez was a late call-up after Arizona placed Ketel Marte (personal) on the restricted list. Without both Marte and Nolan Arenado (torso), the Diamondbacks got by with Ildemaro Vargas at second base and Fernandez at third. The length of Marte’s absence is unknown, but Arenado will try to play through his injury and could miss Tuesday’s game, per MLB.com.

    • Diamondbacks’ Ildemaro Vargas: Bounces back to 2B

      Vargas started at second base, batted leadoff and went 0-for-4 with a run scored in Monday’s 11-1 loss to Boston.

      Vargas got the call at second base after the Diamondbacks placed Ketel Marte (personal) on the restricted list. It’s unclear how much time Marte will need, but Vargas should step in while the situation plays out. Geraldo Perdomo, who recently took over at leadoff, took Marte’s cleanup spot while Vargas ascended to the top of the order.

  • AZ Cardinals Recap

    • Cardinals’ Trey Benson: Present for Monday’s workout

      Benson (knee) is in attendance for Monday’s practice, Tyler Drake of ArizonaSports.com reports.

      Benson has been in and out of practice since his left knee flared up two weeks ago, missing Thursday’s preseason game at Las Vegas in the process. With rookie first-round pick Jeremiyah Love being diagnosed with a high-ankle sprain this weekend, Benson has a chance to stake a claim on the RB depth chart behind offseason addition Tyler Allgeier for as long as Love is sidelined. Moreover, fellow back James Conner continues to sit out 11-on-11 drills due to a foot injury, meaning Benson currently is the highest profile player at the position that can make a leap, assuming he doesn’t suffer additional setbacks with his own health concern.

    • Cardinals’ Tyler Allgeier: Love’s injury opens up opportunity

      Allgeier could open the regular season as the Cardinals‘ primary running back, as Adam Schefter of ESPN reports that Jeremiyah Love sustained a high-ankle sprain in Thursday’s preseason win over the Raiders.

      The Cardinals are hoping that Love will recover in time to suit up for the regular-season opener against the Chargers on Sunday, Sept. 13, but the rookie third overall pick almost certainly won’t play again during the preseason and could miss regular-season action as well since he faces a multi-week recovery timeline with less than a month to go until the season. If Love is sidelined or limited to begin the regular season, Allgeier would be in line to get the majority of backfield opportunities for the Cardinals, though James Conner (foot) or Trey Benson (knee) also could enter the mix if they recover from their respective injuries.