The Arizona Diamondbacks enjoyed a record-setting opener that included a 14-run third inning. Now Arizona hopes there is plenty more production in store on Friday night when it faces the Colorado Rockies in the second contest of a four-game series at Phoenix.
Torey Lovullo has managed over 1,000 games but has never seen anything like what transpired at Chase Field on Opening Day. Eugenio Suarez has played nearly 2,000 professional games, and what the Arizona Diamondbacks accomplished in the third inning against the Colorado Rockies on Thursday night was completely new to him.
PHOENIX, Mar. 28 — The Arizona Diamondbacks rode a record-breaking third inning to a 16–1 blowout victory over the visiting Colorado Rockies Thursday evening.
Lourdes Gurriel Jr. homered and drove in five runs and the Arizona Diamondbacks set a franchise record with a 14-run inning while rolling to a 16-1 victory over the Colorado Rockies on Thursday in the season opener for both teams at Phoenix.
The Diamondbacks aren’t just off to a perfect 1-0 start; they’re also on track to score a whopping 2,592 runs this season after making history against the Colorado Rockies on Opening Day.
The reigning National League champion Arizona Diamondbacks are looking to get back to the World Series this season while the Colorado Rockies are expected to be middling at best.
As highlighted by the Arizona broadcast team, the Diamondbacks set a modern-day MLB record by scoring 14 runs in a single inning on Opening Day. The last time a team scored more than 14 runs in one inning on Opening Day dates all the way back to 1900.
The Arizona Diamondbacks look plenty confident coming off their pennant-winning 2023 season.
To cap off a massive 14-run 3rd inning, which broke a franchise record, rookie Blaze Alexander picked up his first major league hit. It was a two-out single up the middle on a 3-2 count that marked his official entry into the big leagues.
The Arizona Diamondbacks bats were active on Opening Day at Chase Field against the Colorado Rockies. And by active, we mean the D-backs set a franchise record with 14 runs in the third inning of their 2024 debut, also setting an MLB record for most runs scored in a single inning on Opening Day.
MLB super-agent Scott Boras had himself a hit-and-miss offseason.
Watch the Arizona Diamondbacks and the Colorado Rockies facing each other on the 2024 MLB opening day. The first pitch is scheduled today, March 28, at 10:00 PM ET in the Chase Field.
The Arizona Diamondbacks designated third baseman Emmanuel Rivera for assignment hours before Thursday's season-opening game against the Colorado Rockies.
The Arizona Diamondbacks are that much closer to taking the diamond for their Opening Day matchup against the Colorado Rockies. After announcing their Opening Day roster, the team revealed its lineup for Thursday’s home tilt.
The Arizona Diamondbacks’ addition of left-handed starting pitcher Jordan Montgomery on Monday left many surprised. But in reality, Arizona was kicking the tires at the idea of adding the left-handed starter for months until turning up the heat this past week and getting a deal done ahead of Opening Day.
A World Series run changes things, no doubt. The Arizona Diamondbacks have amped expectations in 2024, with most of the relatively young roster returning and additions made in several key spots to improve the lineup and build depth.
Just before Opening Day, the Arizona Diamondbacks made a trade, sending RHP Peter Strzelecki to the Cleveland Guardians in exchange for cash considerations.
After playing a significant role as the veteran presence in the clubhouse during the Diamondbacks’ trip to the World Series in 2023, Evan Longoria remains a free agent heading into this season.
One of the pitchers broke into the majors as an unheralded 27-year-old rookie with the 2022 Brewers and quickly became a vital part of their bullpen that season.
He has above-average speed and some defensive versatility, which could be enough to garner interest for clubs seeking some right-handed infield depth.
Diamondbacks shortstop Jordan Lawlar will undergo surgery on his right thumb and will be out of action for eight to 10 weeks.
Jordan Montgomery’s new deal with the Arizona Diamondbacks apparently accounts for the risks stemming from his lengthy offseason wait.
The defending National League champion Diamondbacks managed to get a little better just before the start of the 2024 season.
The Arizona Diamondbacks’ penultimate spring training contest Monday against the Cleveland Guardians was cut short. The reason behind the cancellation was surprising for more reasons than one.
Let’s start with some wisdom from FanGraphs’ Dan Szymborski, a writer who knows baseball numbers as well as anyone: He was then asked how World Series
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