Lourdes Gurriel Jr. continues to be one of many hottest hitters within the majors.
Gurriel had a house run, a double, two singles and two RBIs whereas extending his hitting streak to fifteen straight within the Arizona Diamondbacks‘ 6-3 win over the host Philadelphia Phillies on Monday
Gurriel, who recorded his eighth profession four-plus-hit sport, will look to guide the Diamondbacks to their fourth victory in a row and ninth in 11 video games after they battle the Phillies once more on Tuesday
The 15-game hitting streak is the longest lively run within the massive leagues. Through the streak, Gurriel is hitting 25-for-60 (.417) with six doubles, seven dwelling runs and 14 RBIs.
“Hitting is the toughest factor to do in baseball,” Gurriel stated in a postgame interview on Bally Sports activities Arizona. “I am simply going up there focusing, attempting to do the most effective I can.”
Arizona supervisor Torey Lovullo stated, “He is an incredible hitter, and it is enjoyable to look at his strategy.”
Pavin Smith additionally launched a solo homer for Arizona, and Geraldo Perdomo contributed a two-run double.
Gurriel is main the way in which, however the balanced Diamondbacks maintain profitable
“We’re working collectively as a staff,” Gurriel stated. “For instance, in my final at-bat, I used to be attempting to place the ball in play and transfer the runner. That is the way in which issues are going proper now.”
The Diamondbacks will hand the ball to Ryne Nelson (1-2, 5.48 ERA) on Tuesday. The rookie right-hander has by no means confronted the Phillies
In his newest begin, on Wednesday in opposition to the Oakland Athletics, Nelson allowed one hit and no runs in 5 1/3 innings.
“This staff is de facto resilient,” Nelson stated after that outing, a 5-3 Arizona win during which had wasn’t concerned within the resolution. “We do not again down from a lot. We are inclined to all the time punch again.”
After profitable two of three in opposition to the Chicago Cubs over the weekend, the Phillies scuffled within the opener in opposition to the Diamondbacks and misplaced for the sixth time in eight video games
Kyle Schwarber and Bryson Stott every homered, however errors by Stott and Kody Clemens proved to be pricey. Beginning pitcher Zack Wheeler additionally didn’t cowl first base on a play.
“These are errors we have got to wash up as a training workers,” Phillies supervisor Rob Thomson stated
Regardless of the error, Stott stored up his stellar offensive tempo. He socked his fifth lengthy ball of the season and prolonged his hitting streak to 9 video games.
“He is had good at-bats, even in opposition to lefties,” Thomson stated. “His at-bats in opposition to lefties are actually good.”
Philadelphia’s Trea Turner hit an RBI single within the seventh inning, snapping his 0-for-22 streak with runners in scoring place.
“I’ve simply acquired to maintain grinding,” stated Turner, who signed an 11-year, $300 million contract to affix the Phillies within the offseason. “Ended the sport properly, however tomorrow is a brand new day and we’ll do all of it once more.
After the sport, the Phillies introduced that Matt Strahm (4-3, 2.73 ERA) would begin on Tuesday
Strahm started the season as a starter resulting from accidents to Ranger Suarez and Andrew Painter.
It is unsure what number of innings Strahm will pitch, in response to Thomson.
Strahm is 2-3 with a 4.04 ERA in 20 profession video games (three begins) in opposition to the Diamondbacks
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