PHOENIX – It was another rough outing on Wednesday for Diamondbacks star pitcher Zac Gallen, as he gave up five earned runs on six hits in five innings pitched. Gallen moved to 3-7 with a 5.54 ERA in 66.2 innings pitched in the 2025 season, which is a contract year as he is set to his free agency after this season.
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May 28, 2025; Phoenix, Arizona, USA; Arizona D-Backs pitcher Zac Gallen in the fourth inning against the Pittsburgh Pirates at Chase Field. Mandatory Credit: Mark J. Rebilas-Imagn Images
It was Gallen’s fourth outing in a row where Arizona hasn’t come away with a win. The frustrations are mounting up as Zac Gallen mentioned on Wednesday how his poor play was impacting this ball club in more ways than one.
Zac Gallen spoke on his struggles:
“Pretty displeased I think, from a clubhouse standpoint. We know we have a lot more talent and we’re a better baseball team than how we’re really playing right now. It kind of starts with me, really. I’m not giving us a chance to win when I’m out there. We got a lot of talent, a really good culture … I get that it’s still a third of the way, the season’s still not over yet, but time’s ticking.” (Credit – Arizona Sports)
May 28, 2025; Phoenix, Arizona, USA; Arizona D-Backs pitcher Zac Gallen reacts after being pulled from the game in the fifth inning against the Pittsburgh Pirates at Chase Field. Mandatory Credit: Mark J. Rebilas-Imagn Images
“There were pitches I missed by an entire plate,” Gallen said of his command struggles. “I was trying to go in and missed in the other batter’s box. It feels very uncharacteristic. I know lately the walks have been an issue. Those are frustrating.” (Credit – Arizona Sports)
May 28, 2025; Phoenix, Arizona, USA; Arizona D-Backs pitcher Gallen in the fourth inning against the Pittsburgh Pirates at Chase Field. Mandatory Credit: Mark J. Rebilas-Imagn Images
#Dbacks RHP Zac Gallen has now walked 32 batters on the season (t-1st in MLB).
His BB/9 (4.32) is 4th worst amongst qualified starters.
He has the 2nd worst ERA (5.27) in baseball amongst qualified staters.
— Arizona Diamondbacks | Stats & Info (@DbacksStatsInfo) May 28, 2025
Zac Gallen may be underachieving this season, but there is still more than half of the season to go for him to turn it around. Although Arizona has to confront this harsh reality that Gallen is regressing, and crucial decisions must be made if His next opportunity will come next week in Atlanta as he will look to bounce back against the Braves.
Diamondbacks manager Torey Lovullo said he can see how frustrated Zac Gallen is, but he believes Gallen can figure it out. pic.twitter.com/3PYXkLYVML
— Arizona Sports (@AZSports) May 29, 2025
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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
