ST. LOUIS – It was a tough loss for the Arizona Diamondbacks as they were defeated by a score of 6-5 to the St. Louis Cardinals at Busch Stadium on Saturday.
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Merrill Kelly’s pitch count was driven up in the first inning, leaving after 29 pitches and giving up one earned run on three hits. He settled in at first after that rough first inning, until the seventh inning didn’t go well for Kelly. After giving up a single to Alec Burleson and walking Nolan Arenado, Kelly gave up a double to Jordan Walker that scored both Burleson and Arenado.
Jalen Beeks entered soon after and St. Louis made it a 4-1 game. Kelly had a chance to get to 59 wins, which he would overtake Curt Schilling for the third-most wins in franchise history. Randy Johnson has 118 wins, Brandon Webb has 87, and Kelly and Schilling are tied with 58 wins.
May 24, 2025; St. Louis, Missouri, USA; St. Louis Cardinals second baseman Brendan Donovan (33) turns a double play as Arizona D-Backacks shortstop Geraldo Perdomo (2) slides during the third inning at Busch Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Jeff Curry-Imagn Images
The D-Backs struck late after Matthew Liberatore had a stellar outing, and had another win within their grasp. In the eighth inning, the Snakes came alive. Josh Naylor hit one to right field that got past Jordan Walker that tied the game up.
Josh Naylor hits one to right field that gets past Walker!
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May 24, 2025; St. Louis, Missouri, USA; Arizona Diamondbacks celebrates after right fielder Randal Grichuk (not pictured) hit a one run double against the St. Louis Cardinals during the eighth inning at Busch Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Jeff Curry-Imagn Images
Soon after, Randal Grichuk hit a pop fly that surely looked to be the end of the inning, but dropped into center field after a massive miscommunication. Josh Naylor ended up walking past home plate and gave the D-Backs a 5-4 lead.
Randal Grichuk hits a pop fly that drops in after a miscommunication in center field!
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May 24, 2025; St. Louis, Missouri, USA; Arizona D-Backs right fielder Randal Grichuk (15) hits a one run double against the St. Louis Cardinals during the eighth inning at Busch Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Jeff Curry-Imagn Images
Heading into the bottom of the eighth inning, Justin Martinez made his return for Arizona. The bullpen problems continued again, Martinez’s debut might have been rushed as he gave up two earned runs on two hits in an inning pitched. St. Louis took the lead 6-5 which would be the eventual score on Saturday as the Cardinals take the series over the Diamondbacks.
Justin Martinez makes his return and gives up two hits and two earned runs.
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Arizona has now lost their second series in a row, in frustrating fashion. The D-Backs will try to avoid the sweep tomorrow at Busch Gardens.
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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
