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The Arizona Diamondbacks have been struggling to maintain consistency in 2024 after winning the NL pennant last season, and their woes continued on Wednesday with a 5-1 loss to the St. Louis Cardinals. Ketel Marte, who was last season’s NLCS MVP, sealed the defeat when he bounced into a 3-6-1 double play as a pinch hitter. Marte’s lack of effort in running, which included a leisurely jog up the first-base line, drew criticism on social media and highlighted the Diamondbacks’ struggles with the finer points of the game.

After suffering a crushing defeat on Tuesday, the St. Louis Cardinals rallied to secure a 5-1 victory over the visiting Arizona Diamondbacks on Wednesday. Lars Nootbaar’s two-run double in the eighth inning proved crucial in sealing the Cardinals’ win. Despite Arizona taking an early lead with a sacrifice fly in the first inning, the Cardinals’ pitching staff, led by Kyle Gibson, effectively shut down the Diamondbacks’ offense, holding them to zero runs in their final eight innings at the plate.

The St. Louis Cardinals snapped a winless streak in series finales this season, defeating the Arizona Diamondbacks in the rubber match of their three-game set. Lars Nootbaar’s two RBIs and Kyle Gibson’s strong start led the way for St. Louis. Gibson delivered six innings of one-run ball, while Nootbaar’s bases-loaded double in the eighth inning extended the lead to 5-1. The Cardinals took the lead in the sixth inning and never relinquished it, adding runs in the seventh and eighth innings. Former Cardinal Jordan Montgomery pitched seven innings for Arizona but was charged with three runs, two earned. The win marks the Cardinals’ first series finale victory of the season.

Arizona Diamondbacks starting pitcher Merrill Kelly has been placed on the 15-day injured list due to a shoulder strain, potentially sidelining him for an extended period. The injury adds to the team’s woes in the rotation, with Eduardo Rodriguez also sidelined until at least the end of May. Manager Torey Lovullo initially suggested a shorter absence, but has now indicated that Kelly could be out for a month or more, raising concerns about the rotation’s depth.

Pavin Smith’s career-high six RBIs, including a grand slam, propelled the Arizona Diamondbacks to a dominant 14-1 victory over the St. Louis Cardinals on Tuesday night. Tommy Henry earned his first win of the season with a solid six-inning outing, while Christian Walker and Kevin Newman also homered for Arizona.

The Arizona Diamondbacks have added infielder Sergio Alcantara and left-hander Joe Jacques to their organization in separate transactions. Alcantara was acquired from the Pittsburgh Pirates for cash considerations, while Jacques was claimed off waivers from the Boston Red Sox. Both players have been assigned to Triple-A Reno.

The Arizona Diamondbacks have claimed left-handed reliever Joe Jacques from the Boston Red Sox on Tuesday. The move comes after the Red Sox designated Jacques for assignment on Friday to make room on the 40-man roster for rookie Cam Booser.

The Arizona Diamondbacks will recall left-handed pitcher Tommy Henry from Triple-A Reno to start Tuesday’s game against the St. Louis Cardinals. To make room on the roster, the team is expected to place Merrill Kelly on the 15-day injured list, though a reliever could also land on the shelf instead. Kelly is dealing with a shoulder injury.

Nolan Gorman ended his 0-for-19 slump with a two-run homer in the bottom of the ninth inning, leading the St. Louis Cardinals to a 5-3 victory over the Arizona Diamondbacks on Monday night. The Cardinals trailed 3-0 before rallying for the win, snapping a four-game losing streak. Gorman’s homer was his fourth of the season.

Nolan Gorman’s ninth-inning, two-run homer secured a 5-3 victory for the St. Louis Cardinals over the visiting Arizona Diamondbacks on Monday night. Lars Nootbaar and Paul Goldschmidt also contributed with their runs, while Ryan Helsley earned the win for the Cardinals after a scoreless ninth inning.