If there was any hope that the D-Backs would continue their positive momentum from their emotional and successful road trip, the first two (or three) games of their final homestand before the All-Star Break have not instilled much confidence. One night after a listless performance on both sides of the ball, the team looked substantially sharper. They looked more energetic, more focused, and more playful than they did last night and for much of the season. It’s obviously just a singular game and data point, but regardless of outcome, I would much prefer to see this type of dynamic from the D-Backs moving forward than the dourness and despondency they’ve exhibited all too often this season.
D-Backs 7, Atlanta 5: The Return of the Answerbacks
