Arizona Diamondbacks
· 2026-06-29
The Arizona Diamondbacks lost 5-1 to the Tampa Bay Rays on June 28, falling to 41-42.
The Diamondbacks blew a late lead and dropped the series to the Twins, ending their mini streak of back-to-back series victories.
They managed only six hits, though they did walk five times, creating scoring opportunities.
Torey Lovullo, the manager, said his team must keep moving forward and put consistent baseball together.
The Diamondbacks' rotation is in trouble, with Zac Gallen and Merrill Kelly pitching at their worst career pace.
Jose Cabrera delivered an impressive MLB debut, throwing five-plus shutout innings and giving up just three hits.
Cabrera became the first pitcher to throw five-plus shutout innings in his MLB debut this season.
The Diamondbacks designated Yilber Diaz for assignment after he posted a 4.50 ERA and a 14.2% walk rate in Reno.
And the team will look to turn their season around, seeking to win more baseball games.
The Diamondbacks are currently on a L3 streak, seeking to end it soon.
But they have a long way to go, with a 41-42 record and 11th place in the National League.
So they will need to play consistent baseball to start winning games.
The team's hunger to win is evident, and they know how to win baseball games.