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Snake Bytes 7/31: Big Day, Bigger Night
The Diamondbacks made a pair of key trades during the day and then proceeded to pound the Washington Nationals for 17 runs once the evening rolled around.
Snake Bytes, 7/29: Close, but no closer
The Diamondbacks almost got the sweep. Almost...
Snake Bytes 7/27: An Important Win
By beating the Pirates, the Diamondbacks extended their lead in the wild card race to 1.5 games while also keeping pace with the red-hot Padres, winners of six straight.
Snake Bytes 7/24: Bouncing Back
After a humbling defeat on Thursday night, the Diamondbacks found a way to overcome some persistent issues and to win handily on Friday night in support of Jordan Montgomery.
Snake Bytes: Just(in) not good enough
Martinez was tested, and found wanting.
Snake Bytes 7/20: Deadline Plans Taking Shape
With the all-star break now concluded, teams are now turning their attention to the upcoming trade deadline.
Snake Bytes 7/17: No Sports Today
The day after the MLB All-Star Game is a sad day for many sports afficionados.
Snake Bytes, 7/15: And, pause...
Almost an incredible comeback into the break
Snake Bytes: 7/13: Knocking on the Door
And just like that, the Diamondbacks are now one game over .500 and only one game out of a wild card berth.
Snake Bytes 7/10: Climbing that Hill
After returning to .500, the Snakes have now dropped two in a row to a likely playoff team.
Snake Bytes, 7/7: The Heat is On
More late drama, but the D-backs ended up on the right side of it.
Snake Bytes 7/6: Sewald’s Second Stumble
It was a wild and crazy night for the Arizona Diamondbacks, one that sadly ended in heartbreak after Paul Sewald coughed up his second blown save in as many outings.
Snake Bytes 7/3: That Blows
Ladies and gentlemen, Paul Sewald’s first blown save of the season. The rough outing resulted in the Diamondbacks being walked off by the rival Dodgers.
Snake Bytes, 7/1: New month, new D-backs?
Into July, and the team will need to be at their best
Snake Bytes 6/29: Not Ideal
The Diamondbacks were supposed to use this three-game series against he Athletics to get themselves healthy and right. Last night’s affair was hardly a good start.
Snake Bytes 6/26: Marte’s Party Takes the Night
Brandon Pfaadt was once again reliable, but hit a bump in the road in the seventh. Ketel Marte was there to pick up his teammate and lead Arizona to a game one win over the Twins.
Snake Bytes, 6/24: Escape to Phoenix
Might almost be cooler in Arizona than the East coast
Snake Bytes 6/22: Big Win on Big Stage
The Diamondbacks took on the NL leading Phillies in Philadelphia and on Apple TV Friday night. Arizona put all the pieces together to come away with a convincing, hard fought win.
Snake Bytes 6/19: Snakes Win, A Giant Passes
Slade Cecconi had the best start of his young career, putting together the sort of outing that has long been hinted at but never quite achieved.
Snake Bytes 6/17: Victory, but at what cost?
The D-backs won the series, but Corbin Carroll left the game early.
Snake Bytes 6/15: How It’s Done
For the second night in a row, the Diamondbacks found the right mix of offensive inputs to roll to a comfortable victory, a welcome surprise after weeks of offensive futility.
Snake Bytes 6/12: Just Win
Tuesday night’s game against the Angels was part exciting and part grind. But, most importantly, it was a win, one the Diamondbacks needed if they are going to start making the most of the soft part of the schedule.
Snake Bytes, 6/10: Hey, that DIDN’T suck!
Salvage Sunday, and so the D-backs got a split
Snake Bytes 6/8: Well, That Sucked
Fernando Tatis, Jr. had a good night on Friday. The Arizona Diamondbacks did not.
Snake Bytes, 6/7: We Get By With A Little Help From Our Friends
A little umpiring assistance helped the D-backs to victory
Snake Bytes 6/5: Gone Streaking
And just like that, Arizona has run off a streak of four wins in a row, leap-frogging the Giants in the NL West and now looking at a 1.5 game deficit in the Wild Card chase.
Snake Bytes, 6/3: Marte Partay
A series which started in disaster, ended in triumph
Snake Bytes 6/1: If It’s Not One Thing...
Arizona’s bats finally woke up for a game. Alas, the pitching was not up to the task on Friday night.
Snake Bytes, 5/31: The Hits Keep On Coming
Just not THOSE hits...
Snake Bytes 5/29: Bats Fail Pfaadt
Brandon Pfaadt was bitten by his old nemesis the long ball while Arizona’s bats remained mostly dormant.
Snake Bytes 5/27: Miami, Twice
Two losses to the Marlins, the D-backs managing only four runs over three games.
Snake Bytes 5/25: Garrett Tames Snakes
Miami’s Braxton Garrett worked his magic, charming the Snakes bats into silence for a complete game shutout.