AZ Snake Pit · Aug 22, 2022
Snake Bytes, 8/22: A Farewell in the Cards
Recaps
[Dbacks.com] ‘Recipe for some tough outings’: Bullpen continues to struggle - In Arizona’s previous six games coming in, the D-backs relievers had been reached for 16 earned runs on 24 hits in 17 innings, recording a combined ERA of 8.47. On Sunday, the ‘pen combined for three runs on five hits through three innings pitched. “Not putting the ball in play, a lot of walks,” Lovullo said of what he’s seeing from the relievers. “That’s a recipe for some tough outings. I just want our guys to put the ball in play and believe in their stuff.”