What a Game for the D-Backs! 
The Arizona Diamondbacks put on a stellar performance against the Kansas City Royals, securing a convincing victory with a final score of 7-1. Our boys in the desert were on fire today, both offensively and defensively, as we completely dominated the game.Early Innings Action 
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It took the D-Backs a couple of innings to get the offense ignited. In the bottom of the 3rd, we saw Geraldo Perdomo advance to second after being hit by a pitch, setting the stage for some beautiful plays. Josh Naylor was the first to drive in a run, followed by a slick single from Eugenio Suárez, which pushed Pavin Smith across the plate. It was truly the spark we needed to take an early 2-0 lead.Shutting Down the Royals 
The Royals had few answers against our pitching and defensive setup, only managing to score once in the top of the 6th, courtesy of Bobby Witt Jr.. Our pitchers maintained excellent control throughout the game, keeping the Royals' offense at bay.Closing the Deal with Style 
Heading into the later innings, Lourdes Gurriel Jr. showed his strength with a crucial triple in the 7th, followed by a double from James McCann that got Gurriel Jr. home. With an already comfortable lead, Randal Grichuk, who replaced Pavin Smith, sealed the deal with a two-run homer in the 8th inning, leaving the fans roaring with excitement as the score climbed to 7-1. Overall, this was a game to remember for us Diamondbacks fans! The team's ability to capitalize on opportunities and maintain focus throughout was commendable. Let's keep this momentum going! Go D-Backs!
Scoreboard for Royals @ Diamondbacks (July 5th, 2025)
| 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | R | H | E | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 1 | 2 | 0 | 7 | 8 | 0 |
| 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 5 | 1 |