D-backs’ Offense is Setting Records Despite Early Season Ups and Downs

Apr 23, 2024; St. Louis, Missouri, USA; Arizona Diamondbacks designated hitter Pavin Smith (26) hits a grand slam against the St. Louis Cardinals during the sixth inning at Busch Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Jeff Curry-USA TODAY Sports

Early in the season, the Diamondbacks’ offense has exhibited anything but consistency, a trend once again evident in their commanding 14-1 win over the St. Louis Cardinals on Wednesday.

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With this victory, the D-backs have now secured three wins by a margin of 13 or more runs this season, establishing a new franchise record, a noteworthy feat considering the season is only 25 games old.

First time in franchise history we’ve won 3 games by 13+ runs in a single season.

We’ve played 25 games.

(h/t @StatsPerform) pic.twitter.com/a7o1sr7eBj

— Arizona Diamondbacks (@Dbacks) April 24, 2024

Sure, the Diamondbacks may still hold a losing record, but they have scored more runs than any team in Major League Baseball. They have done so by compiling a handful of games where their offense is seemingly the best in baseball.

The tone was set on Opening Day when the Diamondbacks routed the Rockies 16-1, highlighted by a franchise-record 14 runs scored in the 3rd inning alone.

Last week, the Diamondbacks further showcased their offensive power by dismantling the Giants with a resounding 17-1 victory, fueled by 12 runs in the final three innings and tying a franchise record with 22 hits.

Following their recent dominant display against the Cardinals, Arizona boasts an impressive +39 run differential despite their 12-13 record.

According to OptaSTATS, this marks the second-best run differential through 25 games in MLB history for a team with a losing record, trailing only the 1888 Philadelphia Athletics, who boasted a +43 differential.

The Diamondbacks are 12-13 this season but with a run differential of +39.

That's the second-best run differential through 25 games in MLB history by a team with a losing record, behind only the 1888 Philadelphia Athletics (+43). pic.twitter.com/v52lhfyFEK

— OptaSTATS (@OptaSTATS) April 24, 2024

Currently, the Diamondbacks hold the top rank in runs scored, hits, and RBIs, along with second place in doubles, fourth in total bases, third in on-base percentage, and fourth in batting average.