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Jordan Lawlar Hits a 2-Run HR and Has 3 RBIs to Lead the Diamondbacks Past the Reds 9
Jordan Lawlar had a career-high three RBIs and Arizona scored in each of the first four innings to stay in the NL wild-card race.
On Friday, the Arizona Diamondbacks defeated the Cincinnati Reds 9-0 at Chase Field, with Jordan Lawlar hitting a two-run homer and Eduardo Rodriguez tossing 5 2/3 scoreless innings. The win keeps Arizona within one game of the San Diego Padres for the final National League wild-card spot.
Arizona's offense collected 15 hits and four stolen bases against Cincinnati left-hander Nick Lodolo, overwhelming the pitcher over 3 1/3 innings. Lawlar recorded his first career three-hit game while Gabriel Moreno, Tim Tawa, and Corbin Carroll each contributed multiple hits.
Cincinnati struggled significantly, dropping six of their past eight games before Friday's loss. Left fielder Michael Toglia left the game in the first inning with a dislocated shoulder, and Rodriguez held the Reds to four hits throughout.
With their second consecutive victory, the Diamondbacks improved to 68-61, remaining one game behind the San Diego Padres for the final National League wild-card position. The win positions Arizona for continued playoff contention.
RHP Michael Soroka starts Saturday against Reds RHP Rhett Lowder at Chase Field. The club continues playing without Ketel Marte, who was placed on the injured list Thursday after undergoing an MRI on his knee.
PHOENIX (AP) — Jordan Lawlar connected a two-run home run and achieved a personal record of three boosts, Eduardo Rodríguez released 5 2/3 solid innings and the Arizona Diamondbacks crushed the Cincinnati Reds on Friday 9-0 to stay in the fight for the playoffs of the Nation League