The Diamondbacks’ runs scored per game fell from last season. Although 5.09 is ranked #6 (high), why was it less than last season’s 5.47 runs scored per game?
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Background.
Last season, the Diamondbacks scored the most runs in the Majors.
- 1811 baserunners (two sigma more than the 21-23 average).
- High percentage (7.7%) of baserunners scored because of home runs (these runs exclude the batter).