If the starting pitching for the Arizona Diamondbacks has been troublesome this season, ditto for the bullpen.
Having traded away two-third of the back end of their bullpen earlier this season, manager Chip Hale and other decision-makers decided to retool the bullpen. The result has turned into another bout with disaster.
That was clearly demonstrated Tuesday night in Chase Field. Reliever Jake Barrett, the third pitcher behind starter Archie Bradley, attempted to hold a fragile, one-run lead late in the game. What has been the repeated case for this dreadful season, the result was as disappointing as the journey.