Red Sox top Diamondbacks 9-4 as pitching struggles continue
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 19, 2026, 3:34 AM
Last updated Aug 19, 2026
The Arizona Diamondbacks lost to the Boston Red Sox 9-4 at Fenway Park on August 18. This marks Arizona's third consecutive loss, with their pitching staff allowing 20 runs over the last two games. Merrill Kelly struggled once again, allowing 6 earned runs in 4 innings. Gabriel Moreno hit a grand slam for the Dbacks, who will start Brandon Pfaadt in an effort to avoid a sweep on August 19.
- •Dbacks allowed 20 runs in last two games.
- •Merrill Kelly has struggled with an increased walk rate.
- •Gabriel Moreno hit a grand slam for Arizona.
- •Dbacks are 4-6 in their last 10 games.
- •Brandon Pfaadt set to start next game to avoid sweep.
- 3:34 AMYahoo Sports — Pitching Woes Continue: Dbacks 4, Red Sox 9
"The Dbacks fell once again for the second consecutive night in Boston 9-4. To make things worse, the Phillies and the Padres won so now the Dbacks are 2 games outside of the third wild card spot. They are losers of 3 in a row and are 4-6 over their last 10 games. Despite everything […]
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