Diamondbacks suffer loss to Cardinals amid lineup woes and injury concerns
13 sources • 1 min read • Latest: Oct 3, 2026, 5:06 PM
Last updated Oct 3, 2026
On July 17, 2026, the Arizona Diamondbacks faced a disappointing loss against the St. Louis Cardinals at Chase Field. Key player Ketel Marte's decision not to challenge a call during a critical moment of the game drew significant backlash from fans. Following this performance, the team is dealing with injuries, as Zac Gallen is set to see Dr. Neal ElAttrache, and Michael Soroka may return in early August. Manager Torey Lovullo is planning lineup adjustments for the second half of the season, trying to navigate through the ongoing challenges, including the trade deadline looming ahead.
- •Diamondbacks lose to the Cardinals on July 17, 2026.
- •Ketel Marte faces criticism for a game-ending decision.
- •Zac Gallen plans to meet with Dr. Neal ElAttrache.
- •Michael Soroka is expected to return in early August.
- •Torey Lovullo has plans for the lineup in the second half.
- 5:06 PMYahoo Sports — Diamondbacks News
"The regular season is over. The team extended their skipper. Now the owner is adjusting the future expectations.
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