Diamondbacks Rally Past Reds, Claim 4-1 Victory at Chase Field

Nabil Crismatt started for the Arizona Diamondbacks, backed by a strong bullpen. They held the Cincinnati Reds to just one run. Arizona won the game 4-1 on Saturday night at Chase Field.

In the first inning, the Diamondbacks made their move. Geraldo Perdomo led off with a single to center, scoring Ketel Marte. Arizona took a 1-0 lead. The D-backs added to their lead in the third inning. Lourdes Gurriel Jr. hit a two-out RBI double, scoring Corbin Carroll. The score is now 2-0.

Arizona added an insurance run in the fifth inning. Gabriel Moreno hit an RBI single to the left side. This brought in Ketel Marte, making it 3-0. The Reds narrowed the gap in the sixth. Elly De La Cruz scored when Austin Hays hit a groundout to shortstop. This made it 3-1.

Crismatt settled in, giving up only one run on five hits in six innings. He struck out three batters. Then, he passed the ball to the bullpen, which threw three scoreless innings to keep the lead. Closer Kevin Ginkel earned his 22nd save by retiring the side in order in the ninth.

Key Performances

• Nabil Crismatt (ARI): 6 IP, 1 R, 5 H, 3 K, W
• Elly De La Cruz (CIN): 1 R, 1 H, 1 RBI
• Kevin Ginkel (ARI): 1 IP, 0 R, 0 H, 0 BB, S

Arizona won, raising its record to 63–66. They are now just two games from .500 at home. Meanwhile, Cincinnati lost again, falling to 67–62. This marks their third straight loss on the road. The two teams keep their three-game series going at Chase Field. Game 2 is set for Sunday night.