Snake Bytes 6/12: Just Win

Tuesday night’s game against the Angels was part exciting and part grind. But, most importantly, it was a win, one the Diamondbacks needed if they are going to start making the most of the soft part of the schedule.

Arizona 9, Los Angeles (A) 3
Randal Grichuk and Corbin Carroll both just missed the cycle. Jordan Montgomery returned to his good pitching ways after a pair of clunkers. The bullpen held firm, allowing only one run in 3.1 IP.

Near-Cycles Key Offensive Outburst
Geraldo Perdomo made his long-awaited return to the lineup. Randal Grichuk and Corbin Carroll both completed three legs of the cycle. All-in-all, Arizona dominated this one.

Grichuk Leads 15-hit Attack
Randall Grichuk fell a single short of the cycle. Carroll fell a homer short. Jordan Montgomery gave a solid outing. The win was a complete one.

Jordan Montgomery Vests 2025 Option
By making his 10th start of the season, Jordan Montgomery has unlocked the $20 million player option for 2025.

Other Baseball News

Skenes Earns Standing-O – in St. Louis
On the one-month anniversary of his call-up, Paul Skenes threw career hoghs on 6.1 IP and 103 pitches. He left to a standing ovation from the crowd at Busch Stadium. He struck out eight, walked none, and allowed no runs to score.

Dodgers Tee Off on Texas
The Dodgers had five home runs in the game, including four round-trippers in a single inning.

Schwarber Passes Ruth for June Prolificness
Kyle Schwarber is heating up in a big way. The Philadelphia slugger launched two more home runs on Tuesday. The blasts give Schwarber a home run every 10.4 AB in the month of June, a rate that betters Babe Ruth’s MLB record for the month.

Realmuto to have Knee Surgery
Philadelphia has been dealt a massive blow to their attempts to secure the best record in the NL.

Nolan Arenado is still pretty slick at third.