It's still spring training, but this was not the best look from a final tune-up start.
Arizona Diamondbacks right-hander Zac Gallen did not have a positive outing in his final start of spring training. Facing a lineup filled with Milwaukee Brewers major-league hitters, Gallen went out for four innings, allowing nine hits, two walks and six earned runs.
Most concerning of all, he gave up three home runs — an issue that plagued him persistently throughout his career-worst 4.83 ERA season in 2025.following a six-run second inning and an eighth-inning rally.Gallen did not pick up one strikeout on the night, and only managed to pick up four whiffs on 35 swings. He relied heavily on his four-seam fastball, which fluctuated significantly in velocity. Though the pitch topped out at 96.6, it began to tail off toward the end of his laborious outing, dropping all the way to 91.7 at its low point. The ball's velocity worked much more against Gallen, as Milwaukee hitters managed to hit an eye-popping nine batted balls over 100 MPH against the D-backs righty. Feb 25, 2026; Salt River Pima-Maricopa, Arizona, USA; Arizona Diamondbacks pitcher Zac Gallen throws in the first inning against the Los Angeles Dodgers at Salt River Fields at Talking Stick. Mandatory Credit: Matt Kartozian-Imagn Images | Matt Kartozian-Imagn Images Spring training results are hardly anything to stress about — except for one factor. Gallen told reporters after his previous outing that he generally intends to use his final Cactus League start as if it was a regular-season game, at least, in terms of pre-game routine.just six days from Friday night's loss to the Brewers, it was somewhat concerning to see Arizona's opening day starter struggle so immensely against MLB-caliber hitting. Following Gallen's exit, left-hander Philip Abner gave up a run on a pair of doubles. Ryan Thompson and Kevin Ginkel, however, both managed to bounce back from their own concerning recent stretches with a scoreless frame apiece. Neither of the D-backs' veteran relievers allowed a baserunner — something Thompson had not done since March 8, and something Ginkel had yet to accomplish in spring training. Arizona's bullpenBryce Jarvis threw a scoreless eighth inning and right-hander andrew Hoffmann, who is having an exceptional spring, closed down the one-run game with a clean ninth inning.Arizona's offense put together an impressive six-run inning in the bottom of the second frame. A lineup featuring all four of the D-backs' starting infielders helped put together three walks, a single, and a triple. Third baseman Nolan Arenado then cleared the bases with a three-run double. Arenado finished 1-for-3. Jordan Lawlar had two base hits. Matt O'Neill had two hits, including the aforementioned triple. Corbin Carroll had a base hit and walked twice. Ketel Marte went hitless, but scored a run after being hit by a pitch.ALEX D'AGOSTINO Born and raised in the desert, Alex D'Agostino is a lifelong follower of Arizona sports. Alex writes for Arizona Diamondbacks ON SI and also Arizona Cardinals ON SI. He previously covered the Diamondbacks for FanSided's VenomStrikes. Follow Alex on Twitter @AlexDagAZ
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