In a night highlighted by pitching and late-game insurance runs, the Arizona Diamondbacks won Tuesday night’s matchup against the Tampa Bay Rays by a score of 5-1.
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Arizona Diamondbacks pitcher Brandon Pfaadt (32) throws against the Tampa Bay Rays during the first inning at Chase Field in Phoenix, on April 22, 2025. © Michael Chow/The Republic / USA TODAY NETWORK via Imagn Images
Brandon Pfaadt was outstanding as he won his fourth straight start for the D-Backs. He allowed just four hits and one run in six innings. He has looked solid for Arizona as he now moves to a 4-1 record on the season.
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Pavin Smith continues his hot streak for the Snakes. Smith had a massive home run in the bottom of the third inning and also had two hits and two runs scored on the day. Tim Tawa hit a solo shot home run as well in the bottom of the fifth inning, for his third homer of the season.
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The Snakes came into the eighth inning up 3-1 over Tampa Bay, but after an electric bottom half of the eighth inning, Arizona added a couple more insurance runs. After back-to-back walks to Corbin Carroll and Pavin Smith, Josh Naylor hit a single to right scoring Carroll bringing to score to 4-1.
Apr 22, 2025; Phoenix, Arizona, USA; Arizona Diamondbacks first baseman Josh Naylor celebrates after hitting an RBI single in the eighth inning against the Tampa Bay Rays at Chase Field. Mandatory Credit: Mark J. Rebilas-Imagn Images
Shortly after Lourdes Gurriel Jr. his a sacrifice fly to center field scoring Pavin Smith making it a 5-1 D-Backs lead, and giving the Snakes the win.
Arizona takes the first game of their three game series against Tampa Bay. They will see the Rays again tomorrow on Wednesday night, April 22nd at 6:40 p.m. MST.
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Reporter Benjamin Bliklen covers the Arizona Diamondbacks and Arizona Cardinals for Burn City Sports. You can follow him on his X account, @BenBliklen
