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Arizona Diamondbacks vs Kansas City Royals

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Diamondbacks
7-8
5-6
Final
Royals
11-4
Surprise Stadium
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Who won: Royals 6-5

The Kansas City Royals beat the Arizona Diamondbacks 6-5 on Saturday, March 9, 2024 at Surprise Stadium. The Royals lead the series 1-0. The Royals outscored the Diamondbacks 2-0 in the 1st inning. Vinnie Pasquantino went 3-for-4 with a home run and 1 RBI for the Royals. Albert Almora went 2-for-3 with a home run and 1 RBI for the Diamondbacks.

Latest headlines

ESPN · 5d ago
Diamondbacks retaining Torey Lovullo as manager
ESPN · Sep 27
Lovullo's future uncertain as Diamondbacks miss playoffs
Recap · Sep 27
Diamondbacks miss playoffs on season's final day, losing 9-4 to Padres after Phillies clinch
Recap · Sep 27
Royals snap 3-game skid, beat AL Central champion Guardians 3-2 in regular-season finale
Preview · Sep 27
Royals host the Guardians on home losing streak
Recap · Sep 26
Guardians clinch their 3rd straight AL Central crown with an 11-5 win over the Royals
Preview · Sep 26
Diamondbacks aim to keep win streak alive against the Padres
Preview · Sep 26
Guardians bring 1-0 series lead over Royals into game 2

Injuries and inactives

Diamondbacks3rd in NL West
  • A.J. Puk RP
    Elbow, Sprain, left
    60-Day-IL
  • Andrew Saalfrank RP
    Shoulder, Surgery, left
    60-Day-IL
  • Corbin Burnes SP
    Shoulder, Inflammation, right
    15-Day-IL
  • Ryan Thompson RP
    Back, Strain
    60-Day-IL
  • Tyler Locklear 1B
    Thumb, Fracture, right
    60-Day-IL
Royals5th in AL Cent
  • Steven Cruz RP
    Personal
    Out
  • Mitch Spence RP
    Undisclosed
    Day-To-Day
  • Connor Seabold RP
    Lat, Strain, right
    60-Day-IL
  • Nick Loftin 3B
    Personal
    paternity
  • Tony Gonsolin SP
    Illness
    15-Day-IL

Lineups

Diamondbacks3rd in NL West
Lineup
  1. 1Alek ThomasCF
  2. 2Emmanuel Rivera3B
  3. 3Pavin Smith1B
  4. 4Andres ChaparroDH
  5. 5Jace PetersonSS
  6. 6Kevin Newman2B
  7. 7Kyle GarlickLF
  8. 8Albert AlmoraRF
  9. 9Tucker BarnhartC
Royals5th in AL Cent
Lineup
  1. 1Adam Frazier2B
  2. 2Bobby Witt Jr.SS
  3. 3Salvador Perez1B
  4. 4Vinnie PasquantinoDH
  5. 5Nelson VelazquezLF
  6. 6Drew WatersRF
  7. 7Freddy FerminC
  8. 8Mike Brosseau3B
  9. 9Dairon BlancoCF

Head to head

KC leads series 1-0

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Game info

Venue
Surprise Stadium, Surprise, Arizona · Attendance 9,804
Officials
Adam Hamari (Home Plate Umpire), Alan Porter (First Base Umpire), Tom Hanahan (Second Base Umpire), Alex Mackay (Third Base Umpire)

Injuries, starters, headlines and game info from ESPN. Headlines open on ESPN.

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