Arizona Diamondbacks edges Philadelphia Phillies 5-4
Game Summary
Arizona Diamondbacks squeaked out a narrow win over Philadelphia Phillies, 5-4. Tension ran high from start to finish in this one-run thriller.
The turning point came in the top of the 5th. Arizona Diamondbacks pushed across 5 runs to seize control of the game.
Key Players
Ketel Marte led Arizona Diamondbacks's offense, going 1-for-4, 2 RBI. Arizona Diamondbacks reliever Jonathan Loáisiga threw 1.0 IP, 0 ER, 3 K and picked up a hold.
Brandon Marsh led Philadelphia Phillies's offense, going 1-for-4, 1 HR, 3 RBI. Philadelphia Phillies reliever Jonathan Bowlan threw 1.1 IP, 0 ER, 1 K and anchored the pitching staff.
Pitching Report
Arizona Diamondbacks starter Michael Soroka: 5.2 IP, 5 H, 4 ER, 10 K, 2 BB (93 pitches). The bullpen (3 pitchers) was scoreless over 3.3 IP with 6 K — a flawless relief effort.
Philadelphia Phillies starter Jesús Luzardo: 4.2 IP, 5 H, 5 ER, 8 K, 3 BB (86 pitches). Failed to complete five innings, leaving extra burden on the bullpen. The bullpen (4 pitchers) was scoreless over 4.3 IP with 2 K — a flawless relief effort.
Hitting Analysis
Arizona Diamondbacks: 7 H, 5 RBI (team AVG 0.219).
Philadelphia Phillies: 7 H, 4 RBI (team AVG 0.212). 4 extra-base hits (1 HR) — impressive power display.
Multi-hit games: Bryce Harper (2-for-4).