Jul 23, 2026; St. Louis, Missouri, USA; Arizona Diamondbacks first baseman Tyler Locklear (31) hits a one run single against the St. Louis Cardinals during the eighth inning at Busch Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Jeff Curry-Imagn Images | Jeff Curry-Imagn Images
The Arizona Diamondbacks took down their rivals, the St. Louis Cardinals, 10-6 in a thrilling makeup game at Busch Stadium. This victory came after the teams were rained out earlier this month and marked a crucial win for the Dbacks, who are fighting for a spot in the playoffs.
The Dbacks' offense was in full force, with Tyler Locklear leading the charge. Locklear, who was a late addition to the starting lineup due to Ketel Marte's lower back tightness, went 3-5 with his first home run of the season. This breakout performance was a welcome sight for the Dbacks, who have been struggling with injuries and inconsistent play from their first baseman.
Gabi Moreno also had a standout game, going 3-4 with 2 RBI's. Moreno's ability to come through with big hits and drive in runs has been a key factor in the Dbacks' recent success. The team's offense as a whole has been firing on all cylinders, with multiple players contributing to the effort.
The Dbacks' pitching staff has also been solid, with Brandon Pfaadt leading the way. Pfaadt, who was recalled from Reno earlier this year, has been on a roll, going 5-0 since his return. He held the Cardinals offense scoreless over the next 5 innings after a rocky first inning, and needed just 87 pitches to get through 6.
The Dbacks will now head to Washington D.C. to take on the Nationals this weekend. The Nationals are just 2 games back behind the Dbacks for the 3rd wild card spot, making this series a crucial one for both teams. Eduardo Rodriguez will take the mound for the Dbacks on Friday, looking to bounce back from his lone rough outing of the season.
Source: Yahoo Sports