Unbelievable Errors by Diamondbacks Seal Their Fate in Shocking LA Defeat

Game Summary

Last night’s showdown at Uniqlo Field — yes, that Uniqlo, which somehow feels less like a ballpark and more like a retail outlet gone rogue — saw the Diamondbacks claw a bit harder than their limp opener. Ryne Nelson took the mound for the Snakes, dueling with Emmet Sheehan and a bunch of other fellas who left a lot to be desired. Nelson’s outing? A mixed bag for sure. He shipped out 4 earned runs in just over four innings, mirroring Zac’s struggles from the night before. But here’s the kicker: while all four runs came crashing down in a rough third inning, Nelson steadied his ship and retired seven straight hitters afterward. Contrast that with Zac’s electric 4 innings followed by a sunset meltdown, and Nelson’s performance leaves a slightly better aftertaste. He’s got room to tighten things up, absolutely, but let’s keep in mind this was against a lineup practically stitched together with All Stars — eight straight at the top. Facing less glittering foes, his blow-up innings might not be as frequent as this tussle suggested.