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Jordan Lawlar leads Diamondbacks over Reds with two-run homer

Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 22, 2026, 4:34 AM

Last updated Aug 22, 2026

Jordan Lawlar leads Diamondbacks over Reds with two-run homer

Summary

Jordan Lawlar hit a two-run homer and achieved a career-high three RBIs as the Arizona Diamondbacks defeated the Cincinnati Reds 9-0 on Friday night in Phoenix. Eduardo Rodriguez contributed a strong performance, pitching 5 2/3 innings while allowing four hits and striking out four. The Diamondbacks scored consistently, taking an early lead and building it to 6-0 by the fifth inning. The win keeps Arizona a game behind the San Diego Padres in the race for the final National League wild-card spot. Cincinnati has now lost six of its last eight games, and left fielder Michael Toglia exited early due to a dislocated shoulder. The two teams will face off again, with Michael Soroka starting for the Diamondbacks on Saturday.

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By the Numbers

•Lawlar records first three-hit game of his career
•Rodriguez improves to 13-4 with an ERA of 2.61
•Diamondbacks scored in each of the first four innings
•Cincinnati's Nick Lodolo allows six runs in 3 1/3 innings
•Toglia leaves game after dislocating shoulder

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4:34 AMYahoo Sports — Jordan Lawlar hits a 2-run HR and has 3 RBIs to lead the Diamondbacks past the Reds 9-0

What they're saying

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Jordan Lawlar hit a two-run homer and had a career-high three RBIs, Eduardo Rodriguez threw 5 2/3 strong innings and the Arizona Diamondbacks beat the Cincinnati Reds 9-0 on Friday night to keep pace in the National League playoff race. The D-backs remain a game behind the San Diego Padres for the final NL wild-card spot. The 24-year-old Lawlar had the first three-hit game of his career while Geraldo Perdomo also had a three hits.
— Yahoo Sportsby DAVID BRANDT

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