The Minnesota Twins dominated the Arizona Diamondbacks in an 8-3 victory, chasing Diamondbacks starter Ryne Nelson in the fourth inning. Nelson struggled with his command, allowing six earned runs on 10 hits. Despite Nelson’s recent success in June, he was unable to find his rhythm against the Twins.
After the game, Nelson admitted to making mistakes that the Twins capitalized on and expressed his disappointment in his performance. Manager Torey Lovullo acknowledged Nelson’s inconsistency and emphasized the importance of finding a balance between strong outings and grind-it-out performances.
The Diamondbacks will need Nelson to improve as they deal with injuries to key starters and struggles in their starting rotation. Offensively, the Diamondbacks were outmatched by the Twins, finishing with only four hits in comparison to the Twins’ 14.
In a positive development, D-backs prospect Deyvison De Los Santos had an impressive performance in Triple-A Reno, hitting a 463-foot home run and a grand slam. This showcases the potential for talent development in the Diamondbacks’ farm system.
Looking ahead to the series finale, the Diamondbacks will rely on left-hander Jordan Montgomery to face off against David Festa, the Twins’ top pitching prospect making his MLB debut. The game will be broadcast on 98.7 and the Arizona Sports app.
Overall, the Diamondbacks will need to regroup and make adjustments to turn the tide as they aim to bounce back in the upcoming games.
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