Tough Battle in the Bronx: Diamondbacks Fall Short
What a rollercoaster of a game this was for our Arizona Diamondbacks! Although we ultimately fell short to the New York Yankees with a final score of 9-7, there were certainly moments that gave us hope and excitement. It was a tough night for our starters, especially when the Yankees came out swinging, but we never gave up!
Early Struggles
We started off the game with a few missteps. Corbin Carroll and Pavin Smith both struck out looking in the top of the 1st. Meanwhile, the Yankees took an early 4-0 lead, much thanks to Aaron Judge's three-run homer. It was a rough start, but I always believed in our team's ability to bounce back.Perdomo Sparks a Comeback
Our boys showed their resilience by the middle of the game. The bottom of the 3rd saw the Yankees extend their lead to 6-1, but the Diamondbacks didn't quit. Josh Naylor and Lourdes Gurriel Jr. helped close the gap, each with significant advances. However, it was Geraldo Perdomo's 7th inning homer that brought us right back into the game, scoring four runs total! Talk about a boost!!
Final Push and Lessons Learned
Despite our efforts, we couldn't quite overcome the Yankees' lead. Ketel Marte and Gabriel Moreno added some late-inning pressure, but unfortunately, it wasn't enough. Our pitchers fought hard to limit further damage, and Drey Jameson and Tommy Henry showed their mettle! There are lessons to be learned, but I am buoyed by the effort and determination displayed.Here's to regrouping and coming back stronger. Thanks for the effort, D-backs! Let's get 'em next time!
️Scoreboard for Diamondbacks @ Yankees (April 3rd, 2025)
| 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | R | H | E | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 | 0 | 2 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 9 | 12 | 0 |
| 0 | 1 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 4 | 0 | 0 | 7 | 8 | 0 |