Arizona Diamondbacks tops Cincinnati Reds 5-2
Game Summary
Arizona Diamondbacks defeated Cincinnati Reds 5-2.
The turning point came in the top of the 9th. Arizona Diamondbacks pushed across 3 runs to seize control of the game.
Key Players
Jordan Lawlar led Arizona Diamondbacks's offense, going 2-for-4, 2 RBI. Arizona Diamondbacks reliever Ryan Thompson threw 1.1 IP, 0 ER, 1 K and anchored the pitching staff.
Noelvi Marte led Cincinnati Reds's offense, going 1-for-4, 1 HR, 1 RBI. Cincinnati Reds reliever Tejay Antone threw 1.2 IP, 0 ER, 0 K and anchored the pitching staff.
Pitching Report
Arizona Diamondbacks starter Eduardo Rodriguez: 2.2 IP, 2 H, 1 ER, 3 K, 5 BB (85 pitches). Failed to complete five innings, leaving extra burden on the bullpen. The bullpen (5 pitchers) was scoreless over 6.3 IP with 5 K — a flawless relief effort.
Cincinnati Reds starter Nick Lodolo: 5.1 IP, 5 H, 2 ER, 5 K, 1 BB (96 pitches). The bullpen (3 pitchers) was scoreless over 3.7 IP with 1 K — a flawless relief effort.
Hitting Analysis
Arizona Diamondbacks: 7 H, 4 RBI (team AVG 0.219). Drew 4 walks, boosting on-base production.
Multi-hit games: Jordan Lawlar (2-for-4, 2 RBI).
Cleanup cold: Nolan Arenado (0-for-4), Ildemaro Vargas (0-for-3). The silence from the heart of the order proved costly.
Cincinnati Reds: 2 H, 1 RBI (team AVG 0.087). Includes 1 HR. Drew 8 walks, boosting on-base production.