Tyler Locklear hits first home run as Diamondbacks face Cardinals
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jul 24, 2026, 2:00 PM
Last updated Jul 24, 2026
On July 23, 2026, Tyler Locklear of the Arizona Diamondbacks hit his first home run of the season during a game against the St. Louis Cardinals. Locklear contributed significantly to the Diamondbacks' offensive surge, going 3-for-5 with a double and helping the team win nine of their last 11 games. Manager Torey Lovullo praised Locklear's readiness and preparation despite last-minute adjustments to the lineup. The Diamondbacks average 7.3 runs per game over their last 10 contests, indicating a potent offense as they look to maintain their momentum.
- •Locklear's home run is his first of 2026.
- •He recorded three hits, raising his batting average to.385 since his call-up.
- •Diamondbacks have won nine of their last 11 games.
- •Team averages 7.3 runs during the last 10 games.
- •Manager Lovullo highlights Locklear's preparedness for a starting role.
- 2:00 PMYahoo Sports — Tyler Locklear impresses in game against the Cardinals
"Diamondbacks News (MLB.com) Super sub Locklear ‘always ready’ as first HR of 2026 powers surging D-backs “Not easy to do what he did,” manager Torey Lovullo said. “He comes to the ballpark, he’s always preparing to play. I know that. But the lineup goes out the night before, and there’s a couple things he’s probably […]
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