Snake Bytes 9/4: Ugly Wins are Still Wins

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Diamondbacks NewsArizona 8, San Francisco 7The Diamondbacks jumped out to a quick three-run lead in the top of the first in support of Ryne Nelson.  They then piled on more runs in both the second and third innings.  But then, San Franciscos pitching finally found some stability and the Diamondbacks bullpen had one of those nights.  Christian Walker making his return from the IL) had a game-clinching sacrifice fly in the top of the ninth that ended up being the difference in the game that Arizona had once led by as much as six runs.  If not for Walkers sacrifice and Carrolls speed, the game goes into Homers Twice on Walkers ReturnRandal Grichuk had one of the better nights of his career, posting up two home runs and three RBI on the night the team welcomed Christian Walker back, but lost Lourdes Gurriel Jr.  to the White Knuckle a VictoryThe starting pitching and offense continued to be on point on Tuesday night, a good thing since the A bullpen had its own nightmare night, allowing five runs in only two Nelson Continues to Prove His WorthWhile Randal Grichuk will rightfully get plenty of accolades for his power-driven performance on Tuesday night, it was Ryne Nelson providing 6 23 innings of two-run ball that really cemented the Arizona win at PNC Welcome Back Christian Walker, Lose GurrielThe Arizona Diamondbacks were able to finally welcome back one of the best first basemen in the game.  Unfortunately, the corresponding move was to send Lourdes Gurriel Jr.  to the IL with a strained Carroll Named NL Player of the WeekWhen you are half the size of Aaron Judge and still chase him neck-and-neck for being the most dominant offensive player in all of baseball, winning accolades like that will happen https://www.diamondbacksgameday.com/collections/justin-martinez-jersey.  Congrats to Arizonas reigning NL Rookie of the Year on a solid stretch of play that has helped keep the Diamondbacks in the hunt.  THings got better though, as he was also named NL Player of the him.  Corbin Carroll is the NL Player of the Month! /CyOQ8aW682 Arizona Diamondbacks September 3, 2024Aaron Judge:. 389 AVG, 1. 386 OPS, 12 HR, 24 RBICorbin Carroll: 1 https://www.diamondbacksgameday.com/collections/scott-mcgough-jersey. 042 OPS, 11 HR, 24 RBI, 30 RYour AL and NL Players of the Month for August presented by ! /1yWWiyaugb MLB September 3, 2024Kevin Ginkel and the Evolving Bullpen RolesKevin Ginkel just wants to win and down the stretch run into the playoffs, that is likely to mean that some relievers, like Ginkel, are going to need to be ready to take on Baseball NewsFading Since the DeadlineThree of the five clubs with winning aspirations to hit the hardest times since the trade deadline are ones the Diamondbacks are in contention with, including the Mets, who last week, made life much more difficult for Big Name Vets Who Could Call it Quits at the End of the SeasonWhile Paul Goldschmidt has made clear his intention to return in 2025, there are still a number of marquee names that are likely to hang up their cleats at the end of the season.  I guess the Dodgers will need to go find another Brinks truck of cash so they can replace Kevin Kiermair in center Allow Walk-Off Grand Slam to Lose Control of First PlaceThings are not so cheery in the Bronx right now and Clay Holmes is on thin ice regarding his future in the Yankee Few Weeks Will Determine Walker Buehlers Postseason RoleBecause what baseball needs right now, after the Dodgers lost Clayton Kershaw again, is for the Dodgers to replace him with a potentially healthy Walker Buehler, who could enter the playoffs with a vital and fresh arm.  Postseason Watch: Brackets, Tiebreakers, and MoreThe information here is becoming more and more important to the Diamondbacks, especially after their last 10  Ben Joyce Fires 105. 5 MPH, Fastest Pitch of 2024Wow, do I remember wanting Arizona to take this guy on draft JOYCE JUST THREW 105. 5 MPH /3BNim2It0P MLB September 4, 2024Ohtani Thankful After Special Return to AnaheimShohei Ohtani was welcomed back warmy to Anaheim as he returned one year after his final game Ohtani returns to Angel Stadium exactly one year after his final game played with the Angels /avzOtQki92 MLB September 4, 2024Whit Merrfield Blasts MLB, State of PitchingWhit Merrifield, after becoming the latest Atlanta Braves player to get hit by an errant fastball, blasted the pathetic current state of pitching in Major League Baseball, saying something terrible is going to happen if the sport doesnt reintroduce repercussions for throwing wildly I sympathize with the man who was just hit behind the ear by a fastball, calling for the return of beanball is simply not a good look in 2024.  Th```````ere are far more effective, safer options for increasing player the Best Three Teams in Baseball in the NL West? ESPN+)What is it that makes the Dodgers, Diamondbacks, and Padres so dangerous? Since the break, the Dodgers have put together a. 667 winning percentage, only to find themselves losing ground.  The Padres have played to the tune of. 707 Riley Smith Jersey.  Meanwhile, the Diamondbacks, despite recent struggles, have still played to a. 690 clip. <br/><br/><br/>