The Arizona Diamondbacks achieved a solid 6-3 victory against the Toronto Blue Jays on Friday night, showcasing impressive performances from Nolan Arenado and Michael Soroka.
Key Performances in the Game
Nolan Arenado highlighted the night with a solo home run in the fourth inning. This marked his third home run of the season. Arenado added another run in the seventh inning, capitalizing on an error by Vladimir Guerrero Jr. on José Fernandez’s ground ball.
Soroka Shines on the Mound
- Michael Soroka pitched seven innings, allowing only five hits and two runs.
- He recorded five strikeouts and did not walk any batters.
- Soroka has now tied for the MLB lead in wins among starters with a record of 4-0.
His impressive performance marked a significant bounce-back after a challenging 0-10 season two years ago with the Chicago White Sox. Alongside Soroka, the Angels’ José Soriano also shares the lead in wins among starters.
Game Highlights
The Diamondbacks took the lead with key hits in the fifth inning. Corbin Carroll and José Fernandez each contributed RBIs off Blue Jays pitcher Eric Lauer. Lauer, who pitched five innings, allowed five hits and three runs before being replaced.
In the eighth inning, Arizona added another run from Tim Tawa’s double, scoring James McCann, who had led off the inning with a single. Jonathan Loaisiga allowed one run in the eighth on a two-out single from Guerrero Jr. but managed to strike out Jesús Sánchez to prevent further damage.
Paul Sewald closed out the game with a perfect ninth inning, securing his seventh save, which leads the major leagues this season.
Toronto’s Efforts
- Myles Straw hit his first home run of the season in the sixth inning, contributing to the Blue Jays’ effort.
- Straw entered the game in the third inning due to left knee discomfort experienced by center fielder Daulton Varsho.
Upcoming Matchup
The Diamondbacks will look to continue their momentum against the Blue Jays with Saturday’s matchup featuring Arizona’s Zac Gallen set to pitch against Toronto’s Max Scherzer.
This victory marked a strong return for the Diamondbacks following their recent 6-3 road trip on the East Coast, as they aim to capitalize on their home-field advantage.
