Of course the game where Jordan Lawlar makes his return to the field and then puts together a player-of-the-game performance would be pre-empted by Apple TV, leaving the majority of fans with no way to watch it. At least there was something else worth watching elsewhere last night as the USMNT kicked off their World Cup challenge with a convincing pounding of their South American rivals, Paraguay.
Diamondbacks News
Diamondbacks Grind Out Much Needed Win
Eduardo Rodriguez was Houdini in the first inning and out of the game before finishing the third, having thrown 85 pitches and allowing two runs (one earned). But Jordan Lawlar and Nolan Arenado flashed some leather and the bullpen locked things down. The Diamondbacks’ offense, anemic of late, scraped together five runs and stopped the losing streak.
Eduardo Rodriguez’s Baffling Start
85 pitches. Eight outs. It was the shortest outing of the season by an Arizona starter giving up less than eight runs — Ryne Nelson’s 0.1-inning blowup being the shortest overall. Rodriguez only surrendered two, one of them coming from a throwing error from outfielder Jordan LAwlar.
Diamondbacks Have Chance to Erase Bad Memories
Last night was a good start to the endeavour.
Jordan Lawlar Returns, Helps Stop Skid with Glove, Bat, Legs
Outside of a throw to third that took a short hop and ended up in the dugout, allowing an unearned run to score, the return of Jordan Lawlar could not have gone much better, or come at a better time.
Other Baseball News
Brewers’ Miz Hurls 15 K CGSO
If he keeps pitching like he has been, Jacob Misiorowski is going to need to clear some space on his mantle.
Braves Place Spencer Strider on 15-day IL
The Braves’ ace has suffered yet another injury, one that does not sound like the 15-day IL is the end of the story
Chase Dollander Expected to Undergo Tommy John Surgery
Of course the first capable pitcher the Rockies have had in over a decade is now set to miss a year and change of work and there is no telling how he will return. The pain in Colorado just keeps getting worse.
Boone Says Chapman Not Owed Apology
Aaron Boone fired back, responding to claims by Aroldis Chapman that he is owed an apology by Aaron Boone and Brian Cashman for removing him from 2022 playoff roster
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