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Kansas City Royals vs Arizona Diamondbacks

MLB
Royals
14-27
5-9
Final
Diamondbacks
22-22
Chase Field
TV: MLB.TV
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Who won: Diamondbacks 9-5

The Arizona Diamondbacks beat the Kansas City Royals 9-5 on Monday, May 23, 2022 at Chase Field. The Diamondbacks win the series 2-0. The Diamondbacks outscored the Royals 2-0 in the 3rd inning. Pavin Smith went 1-for-3 with a home run and 2 RBI for the Diamondbacks. Whit Merrifield went 2-for-5 with a home run and 1 RBI for the Royals.

Recap · May 24
Smith, Walker homers spoil Greinke's return to Arizona, 9-5

Arizona's familiarity with Zack Greinke led to a solid offensive night against the Diamondbacks' former pitcher.

What it means

  • Season series: ARI wins series 2-0.
  • Royals 6-12 on the road; Diamondbacks 11-11 at home.

Latest headlines

ESPN · Oct 1
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

Royals3rd 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
Diamondbacks1st 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

Probable starters

Royals3rd in AL Cent
Zack Greinke SP
Probable starter · 4-9, 3.68 ERA, 73 K, 1.34 WHIP
Lineup
  1. 1Whit MerrifieldRF
  2. 2Andrew BenintendiLF
  3. 3Bobby Witt Jr.SS
  4. 4Hunter Dozier1B
  5. 5MJ MelendezC
  6. 6Carlos SantanaDH
  7. 7Emmanuel Rivera3B
  8. 8Kyle IsbelCF
  9. 9Nicky Lopez2B
Diamondbacks1st in NL West
Zach Davies SP
Probable starter · 2-5, 4.09 ERA, 102 K, 1.30 WHIP
Lineup
  1. 1Daulton VarshoDH
  2. 2Pavin SmithRF
  3. 3Ketel Marte2B
  4. 4Christian Walker1B
  5. 5David PeraltaLF
  6. 6Jake McCarthyCF
  7. 7Geraldo PerdomoSS
  8. 8Drew Ellis3B
  9. 9Grayson GreinerC

The series

ARI wins series 2-0

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Game info

Venue
Chase Field, Phoenix, Arizona · Attendance 14,629
Officials
Cory Blaser (Home Plate Umpire), Tom Hallion (First Base Umpire), Mark Ripperger (Second Base Umpire), Phil Cuzzi (Third Base Umpire)

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

Season seriesARI wins series 2-0

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