The Diamondbacks look for much needed redemption length a healthy Zac Gallen.
Last night the Arizona Diamondbacks suffered a terrible loss in the series opener against the Oakland Athletics. It seemed like a classic comeback rally, following a Lourdes Gurriel Jr home run, and a Ketel Marte RBI single that gave them the lead in the 7th. That expectation turned on the D-backs quickly as the A's went on toToday things look slightly better for Arizona as they regain their Ace Zac Gallen from the injured list.
Not including Gallen's last start in New York, he is coming off 5 straight starts of 3 or fewer earned runs allowed. He has gone 5 or more innings pitched in every game he has pitched this year and allowed more than 3 runs only once.and only walked 6 batters over that span. While he is returning from the injured list today, Gallen has not taken part in any rehab games. He pitched a simulated game earlier this week, throwing 67 pitches in four innings.
Eugenio Suarez bats 6th, and while speaking of slumping bats his is near the top of concerns. He recorded only one hit in the series against the Twins but managed to record one in the 8th inning last night. A roster crunch will happen again, likely early next week when Alek Thomas returns. Both Suarez and Alexander are on the hot seat and must show that they are the right option for the team right now.
It is hard not to talk about the three bats that hit home runs in the 9th inning yesterday, with Brent Rooker, Shea Langileers, and Daz Cameron all in the middle of the Oakland lineup. Rooker slots in 3rd at DH, and is the biggest long ball threat in the lineup. The Diamondbacks and their bullpen will have to navigate that same part of the order today in order to avoid a repeat of yesterday.
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