Diamondbacks struggle early, fall behind Yankees in ongoing game
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Sep 19, 2026, 5:34 AM
Last updated Sep 19, 2026
The Arizona Diamondbacks faced a challenging first inning against the New York Yankees on September 18. The Yankees scored five runs in the opening inning, largely due to walks and a two-run single by George Lombard Jr. Arizona pitcher Eduardo Rodriguez had a difficult outing, giving up seven runs over 5.1 innings. Corbin Carroll hit a home run in the second, narrowing the score to 5-2, but Arizona struggled with runners in scoring positions throughout the game, going 0-for-4. The match is still in progress, with Arizona looking to mount a comeback.
- •Yankees lead 5-2 at the end of the second inning.
- •Eduardo Rodriguez allowed seven earned runs in 5.1 innings.
- •Corbin Carroll hit a home run, his 22nd of the season.
- •Diamondbacks have struggled with runners in scoring position.
- •Match is currently ongoing at Chase Field.
- 5:34 AMYahoo Sports — First inning fiasco dooms Diamondbacks against Yankees
"Record: 80-74. Pace: 84-78. Change on 2025: +3. Is it too late to bring Angry Orchard on as an official SnakePit sponsor? In sharp contrast to last Friday night cider-cap, where we blasted the Rangers 9-1, tonight was an exercise in Charles Bukowski-esque cirrhosis. By the time the first inning was over, the sky had […]
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