D-Backs Avoid Sweep, Outlasting Red Sox 7-6
TL;DR: Late-inning dramatics and solid bullpen work lifted the D-Backs to avoid a sweep in Beantown.
Boston, MA - On August 19, 2026, the Arizona Diamondbacks managed to avoid a sweep against the Boston Red Sox, ultimately winning 7-6 in extra innings. The Diamondbacks' starting pitcher, Lars Nootbaar, was not able to prevent the Red Sox from scoring three home runs in the game, including one from Sogard on the first pitch of the contest and another from Mickey Gaspar.
Despite this, the Diamondbacks' offense found ways to rally after being ineffective in the first time through the lineup. In the sixth inning, Nootbaar was replaced by Lars Nootbaar and proceeded to hit his first home run of the season off a three-run pitch. The Diamondbacks' perseverance paid off as they prevailed in extra innings, despite Boston reliever Jovani Moran's efforts to keep the strike zone and ultimately walk the bases loaded.
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