Arizona Diamondbacks routs St. Louis Cardinals 9-4
Game Summary
Arizona Diamondbacks topped St. Louis Cardinals 9-4. A comfortable 5-run margin reflected Arizona Diamondbacks's steady command of the game.
The turning point came in the top of the 4th. Arizona Diamondbacks pushed across 6 runs to seize control of the game.
Key Players
LuJames Groover led Arizona Diamondbacks's offense, going 1-for-3, 1 HR, 2 RBI. Arizona Diamondbacks reliever Jonathan Loáisiga threw 1.0 IP, 0 ER, 1 K and anchored the pitching staff.
José Fermín led St. Louis Cardinals's offense, going 2-for-3, 1 HR, 1 RBI. St. Louis Cardinals reliever Justin Bruihl threw 2.0 IP, 0 ER, 2 K and anchored the pitching staff.
Pitching Report
Arizona Diamondbacks starter Mitch Bratt: 3.0 IP, 2 H, 1 ER, 3 K, 2 BB (54 pitches). Failed to complete five innings, leaving extra burden on the bullpen. Bullpen: 6.0 IP, 3 ER, 4 K (ERA 4.50).
St. Louis Cardinals starter Matthew Liberatore: 5.1 IP, 8 H, 6 ER, 3 K, 2 BB (98 pitches). 2 HR allowed is a troubling rate of long-ball damage. Bullpen: 3.7 IP, 2 ER, 2 K (ERA 4.91).
Hitting Analysis
Arizona Diamondbacks: 8 H, 6 RBI (team AVG 0.276). 4 extra-base hits (2 HR) — impressive power display. Drew 5 walks, boosting on-base production.
Multi-hit games: Ketel Marte (2-for-5, 1 HR).
St. Louis Cardinals: 7 H, 4 RBI (team AVG 0.269). 3 extra-base hits (1 HR) — impressive power display.
Multi-hit games: José Fermín (2-for-3, 1 HR), Blaze Jordan (2-for-3, 3 RBI).