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";s:4:"text";s:11796:"The … “There was an infusion of young hitters that were controlling at-bats and finding themselves on base quite a bit,” Lovullo said. There are some tough lineups in there.’ I just kind of tasted it, I was like, 'All right, I’m within reach of getting it.' Arizona starter Zac Gallen (1-1) was charged with four runs on five hits in five-plus innings, putting an end to his major-league-record streak of 23 consecutive starts to begin a career allowing three or fewer earned runs. D-backs score eight runs in 7th. Marte, normally a second baseman, started in center field for the second time in four days. Inconsistent performances and injuries both at the plate and on the mound derailed the D-backs in 2020, including a stretch in which the D-backs lost 18 out of 20 games. Madison Bumgarner tossed five scoreless innings while striking out four in the D-backs' 11-3 win over the Rockies on Sunday to conclude the 2020 season. The D-backs have been maddingly inconsistent in all phases of their game in 2020. Change on 2019:, -8, Well, when last I beercapped Gallen was backhanding batters left and right, but overall the D-backs … He gave credit to young players like Varsho, Wyatt Mathisen and Pavin Smith as reasons the offense has come around as of late, along with veteran hitters finding their swing. “He’s good,” said catcher Carson Kelly on Gallen. Arizona Diamondbacks Team History & Encyclopedia. But at the same time, I saw some stat, I think we had won four of the games that I had pitched. The other player was Cal Eldred of the Milwaukee Brewers in 1998 per Elias Sports Bureau. I don’t try to over complicate it too much.”. “He’s been great. Right-hander's gem ends D-backs' 8-game losing streak, Gallen's stingy career start sets MLB record. Field Level Media. over Michael Jordan, Cardinals' Jordan Phillips says he's to choose between MNF, dad's funeral, Kyler Murray named NFC Offensive Player of the Week after win vs. The D-backs then added to their lead in the third when Carson Kelly kicked things off with a double, followed by a Tim Locastro single and Ketel getting hit by a pitch to load the bases. The Giants broke through against Gallen in the sixth inning. Lovullo said he isn’t placing complete blame for the lack of offense on the quick ramp-up prior to the start of the season,  adding the struggles aren’t going to be overlooked for the positives witnessed at the end of the season. “I’m battling through some frustration right now, I’m not going to lie,” D-backs manager Torey Lovullo said in a Zoom call with the media after the game. Christian Walker added a run with a sac fly RBI that scored Kelly and David Peralta made it a three-run game with an RBI double that brought in Locastro. He joined former Brewers right-hander Cal Eldred as the only two pitchers to have an ERA of 2.25 or lower through their first six starts of a season and not record a decision. I’m grateful.”. After a walk and a single, a wild pitch and another walk loaded the bases with no outs. Follow him on Twitter @SteveGilbertMLB. 2020 Season Update Health & Comfort for 2021 Free Email Newsletters Social Media Clubhouse D-backs Baseball Academy Kids Kids Club Baxter Activities for Home Chase Field Tips for Families In-Game Promotions Media Guide Yearbook D-backs Chats D-backs Podcasts D-backs Authentics. We want that string to continue, and I think it will. — Arizona Diamondbacks (@Dbacks) October 2, 2020. “We staggered for 20 games and I want to find out why and how that happened,” Lovullo said. The offense also went in a positive direction to end the season, with the D-backs finishing top-five in the National League in batting average, runs, home runs and OPS since Sept. 15. Franchise history. After the acquisitions of Calhoun, Bumgarner and Starling Marte, along with the expanded playoff format, the D-backs looked like a good bet to make the postseason. In 15 career starts with the D-backs, Gallen is 3-3 with a 2.49 ERA and 100 strikeouts. The Arizona Diamondbacks are a professional baseball team based in Phoenix, Arizona.They compete in the Western Division of Major League Baseball's (MLB) National League (NL). The Opening Day starting rotation of Bumgarner, Robbie Ray, Zac Gallen, Luke Weaver and Merill Kelly were credited with only nine of the team’s 25 wins, Bumgarner’s first coming on Sunday. The right-hander takes the ball every fifth day and pitches well, and so far in his young career, you can bank on the. The offense, meanwhile, gave their lefty starting pitcher two runs right away in the first inning and added four more in the third inning. Madison Bumgarner tossed five scoreless innings while striking out four in the D-backs' 11-3 win over the Rockies on Sunday to conclude the 2020 season. On March 9, 1995, Phoenix was awarded an expansion franchise to begin play for the 1998 ... 2020. “I’ve been thinking about it since the season came in,” said Gallen on the record. The same cannot be said of Zac Gallen, whose consistency has become record-breaking. See where the Arizona Diamondbacks stack up in ESPN's latest MLB Power Rankings. The D-backs had won four of Gallen's previous six starts, but he had taken a no-decision in every outing. Sunday’s finale had everything the D-backs were expecting of their team when entering the season, a dominant outing from their new ace and an offense that took advantage of opportunities. Gallen was by far the team’s bright spot in the rotation, possibly the entire team, finishing with a 2.75 ERA in 12 starts. Caleb Smith, Yoan Lopez and Riley Smith kept the Rockies to three runs the rest of the way home, with all three runs being charged to Lopez. The one thing that was different Friday than Gallen's previous six starts this year was that he earned a win. “I’ve been thinking about it since the season [started],” Gallen said. For me, the decisions don’t matter as long as we have the most runs at the end of the game. (AP Photo/Darryl Webb). By Derek Montilla | August 28, 2020 at 10:39 pm UPDATED: August 29, 2020 at 12:50 … Arizona first competed in Major League Baseball during the 1998 baseball season as an expansion team.The list below documents players and teams that hold particular club records. Sorry you must be at least 19 years of age to consume this content. D-backs legend Randy Johnson holds the fastest record when going by games at 152 games. Unfortunately, while the Milkman has delivered this season, his team hasn’t. Then came back-to-back singles for Mike Yastrzemski and Ruf for a 3-1 Giants lead. It was the 22nd start of Gallen’s career, and he has yet to give up more than three earned runs in any of them, breaking the Major League record to begin a career, which was previously set by Boston’s Aaron Sele in 21 starts from 1993-94. “We’ve got to address that.”. The same cannot be said of Zac Gallen, whose consistency has become record-breaking. “For me, it’s the location of those pitches that are in the zone, that’s the bottom line,” said Lovullo when asked what he thought was adding to Gallen’s success. Share . It’s one of those records you don’t have to think about too much, you can just go out and do your job, keep us in the game and it works out. Over his 22 starts, Gallen has had three with no runs allowed, seven with one run, eight with two runs and four with three runs. Gallen’s streak is made even more impressive by the fact that he has allowed three earned runs or less in every start of his major league career. That’s fine by me. “When you’re talking about major league records, you got to stop and appreciate what exactly is going on,” said manager Torey Lovullo after the game. D-backs’ Zac Gallen sets MLB record in win over Giants, Arizona Diamondbacks starting pitcher Zac Gallen throws against the San Francisco Giants during the first inning of a baseball game, Friday, Aug. 28, 2020, in Phoenix. The win ends the D-backs 8-game slide that dates back to their two-game sweep at home against the Oakland Athletics. “If I can just keep us in the game and keep our guys mentally in the game and know that it’s not too far out of reach, that’s just what I try to do. They are currently in last place in the NL West with a 14-19 record. The Giants (21-21) scored four runs in the sixth inning to prevail for the third time in the four-game series with Arizona, the final time the two teams will meet in the regular season. Weaver has been inconsistent in his second season for the D-backs, but he comes into this start with a 2.53 ERA, an opponent batting average of .205, and 11 strikeouts in his last two starts. That’s a sentiment shared by Gallen's teammates, who finally got to smile while celebrating their first win in 10 days. Escobar leads D-backs' comeback. Ruf, a mid-at-bat replacement earlier in the game for injured teammate Alex Dickerson, came up with the key hit of the game and helped make a winner of Gausman (3-2). “With the amount of starts to start a career with three runs or less given up, that’s a really impressive stat. Glass half full for the D-backs, however, is things started to turn in the right direction as the shortened 60-game season came to a close, starting with Bumgarner, who ended the season with 10 consecutive innings not allowing a run. Gallen fanned six and walked two. “That’s a really, really impressive stat,” D-backs manager Torey Lovullo said. “I think he is pounding the strike zone with consistency and repeatability, and I think that’s the key factor for his success.”. Team Name: Arizona Diamondbacks Seasons: 23 (1998 to 2020) Record: 1788-1836, .493 W-L% Playoff Appearances: 6 Pennants: 1 World Championships: 1 Winningest Manager: Kirk Gibson, 353-375, .485 W-L% More Franchise Info Gallen has now allowed three earned runs or less in his first 22 starts dating back to his MLB debut with the Miami Marlins last season on June 20, 2019, against the St. Louis Cardinals. Eldred had his run of bad luck in 1998, when he had a 1.67 ERA through six outings, while Gallen entered Friday with a 2.25 mark. Guerra then walked Brandon Belt to force in another run. The D-backs have been maddingly inconsistent in all phases of their game in 2020. Jets, Sign up for the Arizona Sports Insider email. “But it’s just one of those records that if I go out and do my job it will add up, so I’m kind of grateful that it’s one of those ones that you don’t have to think about too much. The 25-year old righty was great again in this outing, allowing just five hits and one earned run in seven innings against the Giants with five strikeouts and one walk. Arizona first competed in Major League Baseball during the 1998 baseball season as an expansion team.The list below documents players and teams that hold particular club records. PHOENIX — The Arizona Diamondbacks’ turbulent 2020 season came to an end Sunday on a high note with an 11-3 win against the Colorado Rockies at Chase Field in Phoenix. Arizona will go for the series win in game two with Luke Weaver on the mound going up against former D-back Trevor Cahill. In six innings, Gausman allowed a lone run on two hits with nine strikeouts and three walks. Ruf came on to finish the at-bat with a 2-2 count and took a called third strike for the second out of the inning, the whiff charged to Dickerson. Kole Calhoun, who signed a two-year deal in the offseason, hit his 16th home run of the year and drove in three of the team’s runs. Despite the positives, the fact of the matter is the D-backs will be left on the couch watching October baseball in a year they were expected to participate in the playoffs. Steve Gilbert has covered the D-backs for MLB.com since 2001. 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