Battle of the Bats
Hey D-backs fans! What a rollercoaster game we just went through!
Although the Diamondbacks fought valiantly, they fell just short against the Rays in a thrilling 11-inning game, ultimately losing 7-6. Right out the gate, our very own Corbin Carroll proved why he’s the fan favorite with a massive 419-foot homer to put us on the board early in the 1st inning. His magic didn't stop there, as he delivered another clutch homer in the 7th, bringing our hearts right back into the game!
Mid-Game Momentum
Tim Tawa shone bright, driving in key runs with his double in the 4th and maintaining pressure on the Rays. Josh Naylor and Lourdes Gurriel Jr. worked hard to keep the bases alive, but unfortunately, some missed opportunities on their end stalled our momentum. Let’s not forget Aleks Thomas, whose speedy plays and relentless push helped us hold the fort throughout the game.The bullpen was holding strong until the 7th inning, when the Rays took the lead back with a couple of tough runs, but Corbin Carroll quickly brought us back on top with that second homer. The Rays managed to tie it up in the 8th, setting the stage for extra innings excitement.
Extra Innings Thriller
We entered extra innings with the score deadlocked at 5-5. The tension was palpable! Jorge Barrosa came in hoping to spark the offense, but unfortunately, the Rays capitalized on a tough 11th inning, pushing two essential runs across.
In our final stand at the bottom of the 11th, Alek Thomas managed to narrow the gap, bringing the score to 7-6 after Walls' throwing misplay, but the Rays pulled through with double play defense, sealing our fate this time.
Despite the loss, our D-backs showed resilience and some impressive plays. A few corrections, and I'm confident we'll snag the win next time! Let’s keep our heads up and continue supporting our team as they chase more victories in the season. Until next game!
️Scoreboard for Rays @ Diamondbacks (April 24th, 2025)
| 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | 10 | 11 | R | H | E | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 6 | 9 | 0 |
| 0 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 7 | 13 | 1 |