Diamondbacks finish sweep of Pirates with 6-4 victory

The Diamondbacks won their 30th game of the season — against an MLB-worst 68 losses — and their fourth in a row to match their season-best winning streak.

D-backs win 3rd straight, score 8 in 7th to top Pirates 11-6

Josh VanMeter had three hits, including a triple and a double in an eight-run seventh, and the Diamondbacks roared back to beat the Pittsburgh Pirates 11-6 on the night of July 20.

Smith, Escobar lead Diamondbacks over Pirates 4-2

It was a nice bounce-back outing for Smith (3-6), who was rocked for nine earned runs in one inning during a 22-1 loss to the Los Angeles Dodgers just before the All-Star break. The left-hander even earned his first career stolen base, surprising the Pirates by getting a huge jump and swiping second.

Kelly, Escobar lead Diamondbacks over Cubs 6-4

Merrill Kelly threw eight efficient innings, Eduardo Escobar hit a two-run homer and the Arizona Diamondbacks avoided a three-game sweep with a 6-4 win over the Chicago Cubs on Sunday.

Hendricks wins 10th straight, Cubs beat Diamondbacks 5-1

The Chicago Cubs opened the second half of the season with a 5-1 victory over the Arizona Diamondbacks on Friday night.

Muncy hits 3-run walk-off HR, Dodgers beat Diamondbacks 7-4

The D-backs head into the break with a 26-66 mark. Their first half included an MLB-record 24-game road skid last month.

Escobar hits 20th HR, Diamondbacks top shaky Dodgers 5-2

The Diamondbacks, with the worst record in the majors, have won three of four. They’re coming off a successful trip to Colorado, their first series win since May 2.

Escobar hits 3-run homer, Diamondbacks beat Rockies 6-4

The Diamondbacks, owners of the worst record in the majors at 25-63, last won consecutive games May 10-11, when they beat the Miami Marlins in back-to-back games.

Diamondbacks walk off on hit batsman, beat Rockies 4-3

Josh Rojas walked to load the bases and Peralta took a pitch off the leg, allowing Fairchild to score the winner for a memorable major-league entrance.

DeSclafani dominates, Posey leaves game, Giants beat D-backs 5-2

The Diamondbacks had a rare light moment in the clubhouse on Sunday when it was announced that 11-year MLB veteran Eduardo Escobar had made his first All-Star team as a reserve. He was Arizona’s lone selection.

Kelly pitches Diamondbacks past Giants in 5-3 win

Kelly (5-7) allowed three runs and seven hits, struck out seven and did not walk a batter. He has won his last three outings — the only three Diamondbacks wins over their past 27 games.

Kim ends skid, helps with 2-run double, Cards sweep D-backs

Arizona lost its fourth straight on the road since winning Saturday at San Diego to end a record 24-game road losing streak. The Diamondbacks are a major league-worst 22-60, including 10-36 away from home.

DeJong homers, Cards break away in 7th to beat D-backs 7-1

St. Louis had lost six of seven before beating the team with baseball’s worst record. The Diamondbacks, who have won just once on the road since April 25, have lost 22 of 24 overall.

Tatis delivers go-ahead hit, Padres beat Diamondbacks 5-4

Arizona routed San Diego 10-1 on Saturday to snap its record 24-game road losing streak. The Diamondbacks were looking to win consecutive games for the first time since May 10-11 and take their first series win since the season’s first month.