Rough Start for the D-backs
The game didn’t start in our favor as the Padres quickly jumped to a 4-0 lead in the top of the 1st inning. An error by Ketel Marte didn't help matters, and a couple of key hits by the Padres made the hill a bit steeper to climb. We definitely felt that early punch. Fighting Back Early
Our spark came immediately in the bottom of the 1st inning thanks to Corbin Carroll, who smashed a 412-foot homer to right field! That certainly got the crowd going. And thanks to a sac fly from Lourdes Gurriel Jr., we managed to close the gap a bit to 4-2. Marte’s walk and Joc Pederson getting hit by a pitch were also positive signs of our fighting spirit.Middle Innings Challenges
Our pitchers began to settle down starting from the 2nd inning, keeping the Padres at bay. Joe Mantiply managed to relieve Kelly solidly in the 6th, but the damage had already been done with a crucial additional run by the Padres in the 4th making it 5-2. We had chances, but just couldn't capitalize on them in the 2nd, 3rd, and 4th innings.Late Game Hopes
In the 6th inning, we made a strong attempt to rally. Thanks to a single from Eugenio Suárez that brought in Gurriel Jr., we inched closer to 5-3. However, a golden opportunity slipped away as we couldn't bring home more runs with bases loaded after an error by Machado. The Padres bullpen made sure to limit our chances further. Heartbreak at the End
Even as Carroll kept showing his tenacity with a walk in the 9th inning and stole second base, it wasn't enough. Alek Thomas came in for Randal Grichuk but couldn't deliver the clutch hit we desperately needed, grounding out to end the game.Final Thoughts
Despite the tough 5-3 loss, it was encouraging to see Carroll and Suárez fight hard. However, we need to cut down on fielding errors and capitalize on those scoring chances. Tomorrow is another day, and we will come back stronger!Keep the faith, D-backs fans!
️Scoreboard for Padres @ Diamondbacks (September 28th, 2024)
| 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | R | H | E | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 6 | 1 |
| 4 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 5 | 10 | 1 |