Burn City Sports · Mar 15, 2024
Diamondbacks’ 6-0 Shutout Loss to Royals Highlights Struggles
Arizona Diamondbacks designated hitter Pavin Smith grounds out to third against the Kansas City Royals in the second inning during a spring training game at Salt River Fields in Scottsdale on March 14, 2024.The Arizona Diamondbacks, now 0-6-1 in their last 7 games, suffered a 6-0 shutout loss to the Kansas City Royals.
Taking the mound for Arizona was Tommy Henry, who allowed 5 earned runs in 2.2 innings of work, bringing his spring training record to 0-3.
The Royals struck early as MJ Melendez connected for a triple, driving in two runs with two outs.
In the 2nd inning, the Royals added three more runs, fueled by a pair of hits, a double, and two walks before recording an out.