D-backs in Wild Card Race

@Burncitysports 1 September ,2023 burncitysports.com

D-backs Still Ranked 13th

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Steady Climb

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Impressive Record

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Dodgers Humbled D-backs

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Two Best Pitchers Struggled

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Season Series

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Wild Card Race

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D-backs in Wild Card Race

Still Ranked 13th