Not the Ideal Start
The Arizona Diamondbacks went head-to-head against the Kansas City Royals, and unfortunately, things didn't start off in our favor.
In the top of the 1st inning, the Royals took an early lead with a three-run homer by Vinnie Pasquantino. Despite the shaky start, our boys managed to get back on the board by the end of the inning, thanks to Ketel Marte and Josh Naylor driving in runs to bring the score to 3-2. A promising start, even with the Royals' early barrage! 
Royals Extend Their Lead
The top of the 2nd inning wasn't kind to the Diamondbacks as the Royals managed to stretch their lead further. A combination of hits and some unfortunate defensive mistakes saw the Royals pull the score to 6-2. However, in true D-backs spirit, we kept fighting! Despite a few missed opportunities in the following innings, including double plays thwarting potential rallies, we remained determined.
Suárez's Solo Shot
It wasn't all doom and gloom, as Eugenio Suárez gave us something to cheer about with a solo home run in the 6th inning, reducing the deficit to 9-3. That powerful hit was definitely a highlight, and it showcased the never-give-up attitude that defines our team.
The Royals’ bats, however, proved to be slightly hotter today, rounding out the game with a 9-3 win over our D-backs.Looking Ahead
While today’s game didn't end in our favor, I believe our Diamondbacks have the resilience to bounce back! There were some strong individual performances, and even in defeat, there’s plenty to build on. Next time, perhaps fate will tip the scales in our direction. Until then, let's keep supporting our team through the ups and downs. Go D-backs!
Scoreboard for Royals @ Diamondbacks (July 5th, 2025)
| 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | R | H | E | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 8 | 1 |
| 3 | 3 | 0 | 2 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 9 | 14 | 0 |