Diamondbacks struggle against Red Sox as Ketel Marte misses game
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Last updated Aug 20, 2026
The Arizona Diamondbacks faced off against the Boston Red Sox on August 17, 2026, losing in a challenging match impacted by off-the-field issues. Ketel Marte was placed on the restricted list shortly before the game, contributing to the team's disarray. Starting pitcher Mitch Bratt allowed three runs in three innings before being replaced by Zack Littell, who struggled in long relief, permitting eight runs. Arizona managed only four hits, with Tim Tawa providing two of those. The Diamondbacks will need to regroup as they prepare for the remainder of the series.
- •Ketel Marte did not show up for the game against the Red Sox.
- •Mitch Bratt allowed three earned runs in three innings pitched.
- •Zack Littell conceded eight runs in long relief.
- •The Diamondbacks were limited to four hits during the game.
- •Arizona will look to recover in the next game of the series.
- 5:51 AMYahoo Sports — Diamondbacks news: Torey Lovullo admits what's different about Ketel Marte's absence
- 2:47 AMYahoo Sports — Diamondbacks lose ugly to Red Sox, with Ketel Marte AWOL
"The Arizona Diamondbacks returned to winning ways on Wednesday, taking a 7-6 victory over the Boston Red Sox to salvage the final game of a three-game set in which they lost the first two games of. They moved to 67-61 on the season, keeping in step with the San Diego Padres in the battle for the third and final Wild Card spot in the NL. But amid […] The post Diamondbacks news: Torey Lovullo admits what's different about Ketel Marte's absence appeared first on ClutchPoints.
"Record: 66-60. Pace: 85-77. Change on 2025: +6. Well, this was ugly in every conceivable way. However, the Diamondbacks can perhaps be forgiven for being “off” this evening in Boston, as matters off the field took center stage. Face of the franchise Ketel Marte no-showed at Fenway Park this afternoon, forcing a roster change with […]
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External links- Yahoo SportsAug 20, 2026, 5:51 AMDiamondbacks news: Torey Lovullo admits what's different about Ketel Marte's absence
The Arizona Diamondbacks returned to winning ways on Wednesday, taking a 7-6 victory over the Boston Red Sox to salvage the final game of a three-game set in which they lost the first two games of. They moved to 67-61 on the season, keeping in step with the San Diego Padres in the battle for the third and final Wild Card spot in the NL. But amid […] The post Diamondbacks news: Torey Lovullo admits what's different about Ketel Marte's absence appeared first on ClutchPoints.
- Yahoo SportsAug 18, 2026, 2:47 AMDiamondbacks lose ugly to Red Sox, with Ketel Marte AWOL
Record: 66-60. Pace: 85-77. Change on 2025: +6. Well, this was ugly in every conceivable way. However, the Diamondbacks can perhaps be forgiven for being “off” this evening in Boston, as matters off the field took center stage. Face of the franchise Ketel Marte no-showed at Fenway Park this afternoon, forcing a roster change with […]
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