Tough Loss but Marte and Pederson Shine
What a rollercoaster of a game, fellow Diamondbacks fans! Despite the loss, there were definitely some standout moments worth cheering for.
Let's dive into the action against the Cubs.Marte Starts Us Off Strong
The game kicked off with a promising glimpse of excitement as Ketel Marte launched a 417-foot homer in the bottom of the first to give us an early lead. The energy at the ballpark was electric, and it felt like we were in for a great night.
Pitchers' Duel Ensues
Both teams' pitchers seemed to lock in after the first, leading to a few silent innings. Our Diamondbacks were fighting hard, but either the baseball gods weren't on our side, or the Cubs' defense just had an answer for everything we threw at them.Cubs Claw Back
In the 5th, the Cubs found their stride, turning a small error into big momentum, and before we knew it, they had taken a 2-1 lead. Despite Marte tying it up again in the bottom of the inning, Cody Bellinger] knocked one out of the park in the 6th to hand the lead back to Chicago.
A Series of Unfortunate Events
The 8th inning felt like a harsh reminder that baseball can be cruel sometimes. A couple of errors led to the Cubs extending their lead to 5-2. It felt like one of those innings where nothing goes right, and everything that could go wrong, did.
Pederson's Pride
In true Arizona fashion, we didn't go down without a fight. Joc Pederson smashed a solo homer in the bottom of the 9th, reminding everyone that Diamondbacks never quit. Although we couldn't muster more than that, it was a moment of pride in an otherwise frustrating game.
Final Thoughts
Tonight's 5-3 loss was tough, especially with the flashes of brilliance we saw from players like Marte and Pederson. It's games like these that test our resolve as fans, but also remind us of the potential our lineup has. Here's hoping the Diamondbacks can shake this off and come back stronger in the next game. Stick with our team, fans, brighter days are ahead!
#RattleOnScoreboard for Cubs @ Diamondbacks (April 17th, 2024)
| 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | R | H | E | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 3 | 7 | 3 |
| 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 1 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 5 | 9 | 1 |