Giant Win Streak Continues: Dbacks 8, Giants 2

The Dbacks needed a big start from Brandon Pfaadt, and he was able to deliver on Tuesday night in his first start back in the major league rotation. Early on in the game, many fans were quick to note some mechanical changes to Pfaadt’s delivery as he started on the 1st base side of the rubber and seemed to go away from bringing his hands over his head to initiate his windup. His motion definitely appear a lot cleaner. He was able to give them 5.1 innings giving up just 3 hits and 1 run and was super-efficient needing just 66 pitches to pitch into the 6th inning. Pfaadt’s start definitely set the tone for the game as the Dbacks battled to get back above .500.

On the offensive side, the Lourdes Gurriel Jr hot streak watch is also officially on as he homered in the first inning with 2 on and is now 8 for his last 22 with 4 doubles and a home run. We all know what it can look like when Lourdes gets on a heater, and fortunately for the Dbacks it may be coming at the perfect time as they desperately need the offense. Later in the game, Ketel Marte homered in his 4th straight game tying a franchise record. An absolute no doubter on an 0-2 pitch that went 431 feet. This is such a great sign to see for the budding all star as he continues his recent tear. Max Kepler was also able to collect his first hits as a Dback tonight as he doubled in the bottom of the first inning and later singled. A good sign for the recent pickup.

Tonight was all Dbacks as they won their franchise record 8th straight game against a single team to start the season. They have had the Giants number all season, and this series could have come at a better time.

The Dbacks will go for a 3 game sweep tomorrow evening as they send Zac Gallen to the mound as he looks to right the ship. A sweep would be great to see for this team after they were just swept themselves this past weekend, especially considering they are gearing up for a tough series against the red-hot Milwaukee Brewers this weekend.